Jon Snow also seems to be a perfect fit. Melisandre constantly sees him in her fiery visions. "I pray for a glimpse of Azor Ahai, and R'hllor shows me only Snow." When he was born, a bloody sword ...

Azor Ahai is a fascinating character from the mythology of A Song of Ice and Fire. His story is central to the faith of R’hllor, also called the Lord of Light, a religion practiced mainly in Essos.

Jon Snow fits that bill almost suspiciously neatly. Jon has been reborn – by Melisandre herself, no less – and has suffered the loss of someone he loved, Ygritte. The Azor Ahai prophecy speaks ...