What Helaena's Spider Prophecy Really Means

Warning: Contains SPOILERS for House of the Dragon season 1, episode 7, "Driftmark," and George R.R. Martin's book, Fire & Blood.Helaena Targaryen makes a strange prophecy while playing with a spider in House of the Dragon season 1, episode 7, "Driftmark," and its real meaning sets up much of the story to come. In terms of Alicent Hightower's children, the biggest focus in "Driftmark," is Aemond, who loses one eye but gains a dragon in the form of Vhagar. However, it's also revealed that there is a betrothal between Alicent's kids, as Aegon, whom she hopes to make King, will be married to his sister Helaena when they're older. Aegon's reluctant for various reasons, including House of the Dragon's portrayal of Helaena as a strange character who makes odd prophecies, like the one with a spider in episode 7.

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