15 Crazy historical events that inspired Game Of Thrones (With Pictures)

7. R’hllor (Lord of the Light) Is Similar To Zoroastrianism

Again, Game of Thrones is a bit more magical than the real world, but all of those people who worship The Lord of the Light are actually practicing a religion based on Zoroastrianism, a pre-Islamic religion that emerged thousands of years ago. Both religions are monotheistic and worship fire, believing fire to be purifying and even using it in rituals. That being said, there are clear differences. For example, I don’t think Zoroastrianism gives out any necklaces to women in order for them to appear hot, even though they are, like, 6,000 years old. I’m fairly certain there are no religions with those necklaces and, if there was, I could totally practice that religion.