What did the feather mean in Game of Thrones?

As Robert pays his tribute to Lyanna, he places a feather in her hand. The feather represents the open sky and the clouds Robert believes Lyanna should be buried under. As fans know now, it’s a symbol of how little he ever knew or understood Lyanna. She wanted to be buried in the crypts.

Why did Robert put a feather in Lyanna’s hand?

The significance of the feather, such as it is, turned out to just be an Easter egg for a later time, when Sansa picks it up in Season 5 Episode 4 (Sons of the Harpy). And again, in the Season 8 teaser in the Crypts of Winterfell, the feather is seen again, on the ground, and later with frost forming around it.

Why did Robert Baratheon put a feather?

Where is Lyanna Stark’s statue in ‘Game of Thrones’ Season 8 teaser?

HBO’s latest “Game of Thrones” season-eight teaser video featured Lyanna Stark’s statue in the crypts of Winterfell. The statue was part of a scene from the series premiere episode in which King Robert Baratheon placed a feather in its hand.

What is the connection between Lyanna and the feather in Game of Thrones?

The new season-eight tease brings the connection between Lyanna and the feather almost full circle with Jon passing by his mother’s statue. Frost eventually creeps into the crypt, spreading over the feather and towards Jon, Arya, and Sansa.

Why did Lyanna give Baby Jon to Ned Stark?

This was the moment when Lyanna gave baby Jon to her brother, Ned Stark, begging him to protect her son from Robert’s wrath. Jon is the trueborn son of Rhaegar Targaryen and Lyanna, making him heir to the Iron Throne.

What did Littlefinger say to Robert Baratheon at Harrenhal?

“Lord Whent had a great tourney at Harrenhal,” Littlefinger said. “Lyanna was already promised to Robert … the last two riders were Barristan Selmy and Rhaegar Targaryen.