Why did Ned Stark not tell Jon Snow?

Why did Ned Stark not tell Jon Snow?

Ned gave him the name Jon following Lyanna's death to conceal his real identity from Robert Baratheon as Lyanna believed Robert would kill Jon if he found out he was a Targaryen. ... To refresh your memory, Ned — alongside Robert — was a ward to Jon Arryn for much of his adolescence and thought of him as a second father.

Why did Eddard Stark take Jon Snow?

One of the few things that Lyanna whispered to Ned was that "if Robert finds out he'll — you know he will. You have to protect him." It sounded like she said Robert would kill Jon, which is why Ned Stark had to live a sad lie and pretend Jon was his bastard son and that he had cheated on Cat.

What did Ned Stark say to Jon Snow?

Ned Stark purposefully didn't call Jon Snow his son, but instead said "my blood." Ned kept Lyanna's secret his entire life, choosing to raise Jon as his own for the boy's own protection. But Ned is an honorable and moral man. He avoided lying outright when he could help it.

Did Ned Stark know who Jon's father was?

As of the Season Finale a few hours ago, it was officially revealed that Jon Snow is Lyanna and Rhaegar's child (and true heir) and that Lyanna told Ned his name and revealed his birthright on her deathbed when he was born.

Who does Sansa Stark marry?

Ramsay Bolton Tyrion Lannister Sansa Stark

Who did Cat Stark marry?

Brandon Stark In 2 AC, when Catelyn was twelve years old, she was betrothed to Brandon Stark, the heir to Winterfell, she thanked her father for making such a splendid match for her.

Who killed Ned's sister?

Lyanna is buried in the tomb beneath Winterfell. In reality, Lyanna's death was due to complications after giving birth to her son with Rhaegar. Her death was witnessed by Ned, two handmaidens and possibly Howland Reed.

Is Jon Snow really Robert Baratheon's son?

Living for a year in the Tower of Joy, they conceived a child—Jon. Rhaegar was killed in battle by Robert, and Lyanna died in childbirth. ... The season 7 finale episode "The Dragon and the Wolf" confirmed that Jon is indeed the legitimate son of Rhaegar and Lyanna, and that his birth name is actually Aegon Targaryen.

Why did Ned Stark keep this secret about Jon Snow?

• It didn't mean she hadn't tried but she was just not able to do it ( She had conversation with Talisa Stark about how she is not able to accept Jon Snow as her own son) Ned Stark knew that Catelyn hated Jon Snow.

Who was Eddard Stark betrothed to in Game of Thrones?

• Ned's wedding to Catelyn Tully. Ned is given a newborn Jon Snow. Brandon had been betrothed to Catelyn, and Eddard also inherited his brother's bride. Lyanna died in Eddard's arms during the conflict.

Who was Ned Stark's favorite kid in Game of Thrones?

• Ned stark is never partial. Catelyn stark's favorite kid was Bran. Ned definitely treated Jon like his own son that even Catelyn didn't get any doubts. He really made everyone believe that Jon snow was his bastard son. Jon got the best training for sword fighting in winterfell.

What was Jon Snow's real name in Game of Thrones?

• Warning: This post contains spoilers for season seven of Game of Thrones. Thanks to the teamwork of Bran Stark and Samwell Tarly in Game of Thrones ‘ season seven finale, we now know that Jon Snow’s real name is Aegon Targaryen. But there may be a hidden meaning behind the name he was raised with.