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How Is Rhaenyra Connected to Daenerys on ‘House of the Dragon’? The Targaryen Family Tree Is, Uh, Complicated
Yes, Dany is Rhaenyra’s direct descendant—but the family tree gets weird fast.
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Related coverage for "How Is Rhaenyra Connected to Daenerys on ‘House of the Dragon’? The Targaryen Family Tree Is, Uh, Complicated": People.com — Inside the Targaryen Family Tree: See How Characters in “Game of Thrones” and “House of the Dragon ”Connect. ComicBook.com — Aemond vs. Daemon Targaryen Is Officially Setup in House of the Dragon Season 3, Episode 1. Hello Magazine — Inside architect Alex Michaelis' environmentally friendly Cotswolds home designed in the shape of a leaf. Cosmopolitan — A Guide to Alicent's, Rhaenyra's, and Daemon's Kids on 'House of the Dragon'. CNET — Govee Releases New Smart Light Themes for House of the Dragon Season Three. The Hollywood Reporter — ‘Little House on the Prairie’ Review: Netflix’s Laura Ingalls Wilder Reboot Sparkles With Appealingly Wholesome Sincerity