1. Why did the dragon let Jon Snow ride him?
2. Why didn’t John get on the dragon?
3. Was tyrion a Targaryen?
4. Why do dragons recognize Targaryens?
5. Why does rhaegar have two Aegon?

Why did the dragon let Jon Snow ride him?

Dragons are connected their rider, trumping any other connections even if its their mother. This means that since Rhaegal accepted Jon as his rider, Jon and Rhaegal will have the stronger bond even over that of Rhaegal’s bond with Dany.

Why didn’t John get on the dragon?

Jon wanted to make sure that Drogon did not get hurt from the wights who were coming at them from all sides. Also he wanted to take a chance and see if the Night King comes to fight him so the he could end everything.

Was tyrion a Targaryen?

Tyrion was believed to be the youngest son of Tywin and Joanna, two cousins within House Lannister. During Aerys’ reign, Tywin, the Head of House Lannister, served as the Hand of the King. Despite the evidence, Tyrion was never revealed to be a secret Targaryen, at least in the TV series.

Why do dragons recognize Targaryens?

For imprinting, it’s based on a Targaryen child having an egg, bonding with that egg through pre-hatching contact/proximity, and that egg hatching and the resulting dragon imprinting on the Targaryen child.

Why does rhaegar have two Aegon?

Rhaegar believed that his son would be the Prince that was promised. His ancestor Aegon was the Conqueror of Westeros. So in honor to his family legend he named his sons like this.