Is cersei based on Agrippina?

Agrippina the Younger was Roman Cersei Lannister She was raised by Antonia Minor (niece of emperor Augustus), Livia (wife of Augustus), and her mother Agrippina the Elder (daughter of Marcus Agrippa, famous general). Unlike other wives of emperors, she actively co-ruled with Claudius.

Is Joffrey Cersei and Jamie’s son?

Joffrey is officially the eldest son and heir of king Robert Baratheon and Cersei Lannister, but in actuality is the eldest child of Cersei and her twin brother Jaime Lannister.

Why is Joffrey of House Baratheon and Lannister?

in Westeros, the highest ranking family is the rotal house – formerly Targaryen and at this juncture Baratheon. By equating Joffrey’s mother’s house with his father’s and a royal with a lord paramount, it directly implies that the Lannisters are equals to the Baratheons.

Is Cersei and Joffrey’s relationship based on a true story?

It makes sense that Martin would heavily base Cersei and Joffrey, on the real-life mother and son, Margaret and Edward, who existed during the Wars of the Roses, which was one of the clear influences behind Game of Thrones ‘ Starks vs. Lannisters rivalry.

Is Cersei Lannister related to Tywin?

Queen Cersei Lannister is a member of House Lannister and the eldest child of Lord Tywin Lannister. She is the Queen of King Robert Baratheon, and has three children, Joffrey, Myrcella and Tommen Baratheon.

What are Cersei Lannister’s motives?

Cersei’s motives only appear sadistic; she is driven far more by power than by pleasure/thrill. Again, she seeks to silence the self-doubt and vulnerability within, through control and assurance. Everything is premeditated; not impulsive.

What happened to Cersei Lannister’s direwolf?

Cersei is present at Castle Darry after the attack on Joffrey by Arya Stark and Nymeria. She insists on having one direwolf executed, and so has Lady killed. Ned, who does the killing, has the pelt sent north, however, so that Cersei can never have the direwolf’s furs.