Balerion was named after an ancient god of the Valyrian Freehold. [2] He was born in Valyria, and was one of the five dragons Aenar Targaryen brought with him when he fled to Dragonstone to survive …

Balerion, known as the Black Dread, was the dragon ridden by Aegon the Conqueror during Aegon's Conquest. He was so large, it was said his shadow could swallow an entire town when he took flight. …

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Jul 28, 2024 · Despite the presence of many dragons in House of the Dragon, Balerion remains the largest and most fearsome of all. Balerion's power and legacy were not only attributed to his size, but …

Jul 18, 2024 · Balerion's first and most significant rider was Aegon the Conqueror himself (pictured above), who is perhaps the most important Targaryen in history. Aegon first claimed Balerion before …

Jul 30, 2024 · What some fans are a little shaky on are the details involving what happened to Balerion the dragon, and if he really was the largest known dragon in the Game of Thrones universe.

Aug 22, 2025 · Balerion the Black Dread stands as the most iconic and feared dragon in Westerosi history. A symbol of fire and blood, Balerion was more than just a weapon of conquest; he was the …

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Sep 4, 2022 · Balerion dies sometime shortly after Viserys starts riding him, so he’s already dead by the time the show starts. If you remember, in the first episode, Viserys is pondering his thoughts next to …

Oct 10, 2023 · Balerion was the personal dragon of Aegon Targaryen, the man who conquered Westeros. Aegon the Conqueror used the power of Balerion (along with Vhagar and Meraxes) to …