Game of Thrones: There's a Scientific Reason for Westeros's Years

Or at least, there are climate scientists happily overthinking this fantasy world.

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Game of Thrones: There's a Scientific Reason for Westeros's Years-Long

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How is time discussed in the Game of Thrones/A Song of Ice and Fire universe? I know that moons are the equivalents to months, but what are hours the equivalent of? Years?

Serious Academics taking Game of Thrones Seriously… No, Seriously! – Professor Beth Singler

Game of Thrones: What Does Winter Mean for Westeros?

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Does the cycle of year/time in Game of Thrones follow our time in the real world? Ex: 1 year in our world refer to the earth circling the orbit of the sun.

Major Game of Thrones lesson: In Westeros, women get the job done

What is the meaning of 'winter' in George R. R. Martin's universe? In 'A Song of Ice and Fire' it seems to be 'little ice age', but in 'Blood and Fire', it

Game of Thrones: There's a Scientific Reason for Westeros's Years-Long