lrrose
Since: Jul, 2009
orangecathat
Since: Aug, 2011
#4: Aug 28th 2011 at 12:47:58 PM
Theories and speculation go here. Be warned, however, that much of the discussion on that page contains spoilers.
The Philosopher-King Paradox
FailcopterWes
Since: Aug, 2011
#6: Aug 30th 2013 at 8:13:49 AM
I heard a "theory" that he's actually Aegon Targaryen, and getting his head smashed against the wall damaged his pituitary gland making him grow freakishly large and giving him brain damage. "Hodor" is derived from the last words he heard his mother shouting- "Hold the door".
The last hurrah? Nah, I'd do it again.
#7: Aug 30th 2013 at 9:51:55 AM
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I think that theory draws from the fact that Kristain Nairn has "Targaryean hair". Hodor in the books has dark brown hair so he's not Aegon.
I know it's a joke theory, but noting would only work for the tv series.
edited 30th Aug '13 9:53:08 AM by Hodor
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First things first - I'm very new to the series, about halfway through the first book, so no spoilers please.
I noticed something about Hodor's name, I'd like to add it as a WMG, but I'm wondering whether it's been explained in the latter books. Does Martin explain why Hodor can only say "Hodor", which is not even his real name? Just say yes or no.
edited 28th Aug '11 9:54:29 AM by orangecathat