Like many characters in Game of Thrones, the Targaryens are a bit of a mystery. Characters like Rhaegar Targaryen and Viserys Targaryen fascinate fans, despite the fact that they have both ed away at this point in the show. Rhaegar's ing happened before the events of the story, while Viserys met his demise during the first season of the show. The remaining Targaryens, such as Daenerys Targaryen, also fascinate fans. While it has been revealed that Jon Snow is also a Targaryen, anatomy-wise he takes after the Stark side of his family more. At least based on what we know of him so far. That might change in season eight, though.

Whether it's their appearance in the books of silver hair and purple eyes or the fact that Daenerys, in the books, is not immune to fire, the Targaryens' anatomy is very interesting. From the strain of insanity in the Targaryen blood to Rhaegar meeting his demise at the hand of Robert Baratheon, these facts about Targaryen anatomy are exciting for fans. Some fans might know all of these facts already, while others will learn them for the first time. Whichever type of fan you are, we hope you enjoy reading about the Targaryens. Besides their anatomy, they're fascinating characters. Very morally grey, but so is everyone else in Game of Thrones. There are some of them, like Aerys Targaryen— also known as the Mad King— who get as close as the world of Game of Thrones gets to evil. While others, like Daenerys Targaryen, are far better than that.

Here are the 25 Strangest Things About Targaryen Anatomy. 

They Have Silver Hair In The Books

While the show has their hair more white-blonde, in the books, the Targaryens have silver hair. It's one of their distinguishing features. In both the books and the show, the Targaryens stand out from other characters. They have unusual hair. So much so that it often doesn't look natural. That fits with the Targaryens as their sigil is a three-headed dragon, which is far from natural even in the world of Game of Thrones. Dragons are already magical but the addition of two extra heads makes them stand out even more.  So the Targaryens, especially those who are proud like Viserys Targaryen, probably don't mind standing out a bit.

They Have Purple Eyes In The Books

Yet another way that the Targaryens are different. Even in the world of Game of Thrones, purple eyes aren't common. This and their silver hair make the Targaryens stand out from other characters. We think their purple eyes would have been kind of cool to see in the show, but there were reasons they weren't. More on that later. We wonder where the Targaryens get their purple eyes from. Is it a common thing in Valyria, where the Targaryens are originally from? It certainly isn't common in Westeros.

The Actors Initially Wore s, But Their Use Did Not Last Very Long

Well, at least they tried to match the appearance in the books. We wonder where they got purple s from. Those must be somewhat hard to find. And it would've looked so cool if they had stuck with it. Still, there are reasons that they didn't, we know. Still, the dedication of the producers and the actors is irable. They really wanted to get it right, even if they ultimately didn't go that route in the show. Fans are likely grateful that they at least tried. As for why they didn't keep the s, well you'll find out soon.

The s Kept Mes The Filming

We can only imagine how difficult it was to make sure the lenses were coming through in every shot. That must have been hard. As for the s affecting the actor's emotional performances, it makes sense. Actors use their eyes to convey emotions a lot, after all.  So while the purple eyes would have been nice, and it would have matched the books, perhaps the show is better without them. It's better that the producers and actors are comfortable and that the actors can show their emotions through their eyes.

Daenerys Is Aged Up For The Show

In the books, she is thirteen when she marries Khal Drogo. In the show, she is two years older, so she is fifteen. Can you imagine being married at either of those ages? We can't. Of course, the world of Game of Thrones is different from the modern world in most places. But getting married at a young age was common in the time periods that Game of Thrones is based on. There was no concept of adolescence in those time periods. Children went from child to adult with no transition in between.

This Is Because The Show Has To Follow The UK's Decency Laws For Broadcasting

Since a lot of the show is filmed in Northern Ireland, Game of Thrones has to follow the UK's decency laws for broadcasting. This is the reason that Daenerys is aged up for the show. It makes sense. Who would want to see a thirteen year old character get married? Some thirteen year olds haven't even reached puberty yet. Although, a fifteen year old getting married isn't much better. Yet apparently it satisfied the UK's laws. And therefore the producers of the show will not get in trouble.

Daenerys' Mother, Rhaella, ed Away Soon After Giving Birth To Her

Poor Daenerys. Her life might have been so different if her mother had survived. As it is, she was left to be raised by her brother Viserys and we all know how that turned out. Not very well. Then again, the events of the story most likely would have been completely different if Daenerys had a mother to take care of her. So perhaps things worked out for the best in a strange way. All the loss Daenerys suffered made her a stronger person in the end. Though we're sure she would have done fine without it.

Daenerys Was Born During A Storm, Giving Her The Name Daenerys Stormborn

That's right. It's not just a cool title to pay tribute to Daenerys' fierce nature. Daenerys was actually born during a horrific storm. Nevertheless, she seems to like the title and to draw strength from it. She often uses it as part of her long list of titles and we can't blame her. It does sound pretty cool. Daenerys Stormborn. Has a nice ring to it. And as we mentioned before, it does fit her personality. Daenerys is pretty fierce, though she has a good heart beneath it all. She definitely deserves such a cool-sounding name.

Daenerys' Child With Khal Drogo Was Stillborn And Deformed

The child is described as having leathery scaled skin, wings, and a stomach full of worms. That doesn't sound appealing. Sounds more like one of Daenerys' dragons than a human child. Fortunately, Khal Drogo was not around to see his child born that way. And Daenerys herself didn't witness her child being born or see him before his ing. She had to hear about her child's appearance from others. We're glad that she didn't see her child like this. Not only would it be upsetting for her, but the fans would not like it either. It would be too disgusting, even for Game of Thrones.

Daenerys, In The Books, Is Not Immune To Fire

The situation with her dragons was a one time thing. It was nothing short of a miracle and is viewed as one by Daenerys herself and other characters as well. Perhaps the show should have gone this route, as it would have made the birth of the dragons more unique. Though we're sure the show writers have their reasons for making Daenerys immune to fire of any kind. More on that later. Though in the books, she is not immune to fire at all. It still affects her as it would affect anyone. The only exception is the birth of her dragons.