Here’s the Hidden Significance Behind Podrick’s Song on Game of Thrones
Over the years, HBO's adaptation of Game of Thrones has diverged quite a bit from the A Song of Ice and Fire series by George R.R.
Martin, but the moments when the two once again overlap are downright magical.
Such is the case with the inclusion of the song "Jenny of Oldstones" as sung by Podrick Payne (Daniel Portman) during season eight's second episode.
Florence and the Machine covered the song for the show's closing credits, making them the only pop group featured in the final season (so far).Fans of the books may recognize "Jenny of Oldstones" as a destitute woman who won the heart of Prince Duncan Targaryen and married him, even though he was already betrothed to the daughter of Lord Lyonel Baratheon and against the wishes of Prince Targaryens' father, King Aegon Targaryen V.
King Aegon attempted to dismantle the union, but Duncan refused to
