Game Of Thrones: Ranking The 9 Major Houses In Their House Words
3. We Do Not Sow (House Greyjoy)
The Greyjoys are most famous for getting their behinds kicked by Robert Baratheon and Ned Stark in the rebellion before the events of Game of Thrones, but this doesnt lessen the impact of their house words. The implication of We Do Not Sow is clear and intimidating: the Greyjoys do the reaping and the people they have pillaged and plundered do the sowing. It's a great line that we get a glimpse of in action when Theon misguidedly sacks a mostly undefended Winterfell. The house words of the Greyjoys fit completely with the cultural tradition and the mindset of the family. The words are simple, yet creative. They are a perfect representation of the stark reality of the lifestyle of the Greyjoys: they will conquer whatever and whoever gets in their way. There's even a hint of humour in these words, although you can imagine the people in the path of the Greyjoys dont find it very funny. Overall, these threatening house words work terrifically. Now if only the Greyjoys could live up to its high standards.
