names hand - right hand (right) and Shuitsev (left) came to us from the Old Slavonic language and are considered anachronisms.In speaking of walking, they have sometimes found in the literature (for example, in the trilogy, "The Accursed Kings" Maurice Druon there is a "right hand of the King," and "the mighty hand of") and relate to the "high style".
value of the right hand in real life
However, the term "right hand" is very common in religion, where he had a major role.In the Christian religion, the right hand symbolizes strength and power and is often called the hand of the Almighty.Furthermore, it is the south, whereas shuitsa points north.In ancient times and in life, and religion the right hand attached great importance: at the meeting, showing kindness to the man, he served right hand - an expression of friendship.VIP guests were put on the right hand, it is raised up (to God) for the oath.Often referred to it in the scriptures and prayers.There is a term in proverbs, sayings, proverbs.So, if you want to say about the just retribution, saying "the right hand of the Lord," and if they want to mention gifted man, say his right hand touched the Almighty.By the way, it is a novel, opera and film Georgian masters called "the Hand of the great master."
second life term
As noted above, this phrase in everyday life is rare, more often it is replaced with a synonym for "right hand", ie, the first and chief mate, second "I".Occasionally it occurs from time to time.
In 1996, George R. R. Martin, who is called the American Tolkien begins to produce enough populyarnyts cycle of novels entitled "A Song of Ice and Fire", which becomes the basis for the script of the film "Game of Thrones", moreover, leaves browser gamethe same name.Himself George Martin received a lot of awards, and Time magazine makes it to the list of the most influential people in the world."Hand of the King" - the so-called the second most important office in the country of fantasy "Seven Kingdoms".
historical figures-right hand
Throughout the saga of this responsible post take long for heroes.All of them are fictional, but the real history is littered with examples where the right hand or the hand of the king, cunning or personal qualities completely replaced the king, leaving him to court intrigues and balls.For example, Richelieu or Biron.Obviously, the author endowed his characters traits specific public figures of this magnitude.
When fiction overshadows reality
Since the introduction of foreign literature in the fantasy genre western consumers of this kind of creativity completely confused the surrounding reality and fiction.The guides along with specific biographies of actually existing people are the same literary biographies of kings and generals.Often not even done a footnote indicating that the fictional character.For example, in the biography Eygona I Targaryen (Conqueror) indicate where and when he was born, with whom he fought, and that it was he who introduced the position of "Hand of the King."William the Conqueror really exist in the same directory devoted much smaller lines.The first right hand in the novel by George Martin was the brother Eygona, Oris Baratheon.Then this post (sometimes for decades, sometimes on a very short term), occupied by people who trust the ruling dynasty - royals, nobles and lords of the mighty knights.The true story of his right hand, and there were commoners - Menshikov, when the vizier Ibrahim Sultan Suleiman.Based on historical facts, and are described in the American science fiction writer Martin can be summarized that "the hand of the King" - is the second person in the state, often have full authority.
corresponding signs of greatness and power
Every public office comply with the insignia.Has its symbols of power head of state has them and the Hand of the King.Brooch, which in this work regalia, very effective, and most interestingly, she crossed the screen, came into our reality, and its size of 75 x 30 mm and the cost of 445 rubles, you can buy.
itself the product of George Martin's huge, it a prologue and 72 chapters, each devoted to some ruler.The mere enumeration of chapter titles will not take a single sheet.There Encyclopedia "Song of Ice and Fire," which describes perfectly all the characters, and where you can find out details: Hand of the King - who is it?
incredible popularity
series, released in 2011, received positive reviews and was considered the best drama series ("Emmy"), the work of actors awarded "Emmy", "Hugo" and "Golden Globe".The approach to production of serial "masterpiece" was extremely serious: for the film even invented a new language - Dothraki.Historical time in the book series and toy corresponds to medieval Europe.In an article summarized the essence of the product - "all have died."It is very sad, because some characters are of great sympathy and compassion at a certain level (absolutely positive subjects in the "netlenke" is not).And, as is almost always the case in recent years, around this product, as well as around, say, the "Harry Potter" fans formed their society.
