Jun 28, 2024, 12:55 PM IST

10 facts you didn't know about dragons on House of the Dragons, Game of Thrones

Riya Sharma

Dragons fall apart as they age. In House of the Dragon, the largest (and oldest) dragon is Vhagar, who once belonged to Visenya Targaryen

Dragons will continue to grow as long as they're fed and free. The older a dragon is, the larger they become

The dragons' origin is unknown and thus  some legends imply dragons may have c come to Westeros from Space

Dragons are intensely loyal creatures and bond with only one Dragonrider at a time.

Dragons are as smart as dogs. They understand voice commands and often sense when their rider needs aid and will fly to them without being called

Dragon Bones Are Black Because Of Extremely High Iron Levels

The first Valyrian Dragonriders used spells and enchanted horns to bond with Dragons

There are three types of dragons according to the showrunners- dinosaur-like, wolf-like and horse-like

Dragons only eat cooked meat. The can eat any meat, including humans, fish, cattle, 

Some believe that the only way to tell gender of a dragon is if it ever lays eggs. Others claim dragons could change genders between female and male