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10 Reasons Why Daenerys Targaryen Is The Ultimate Female Role Model

If you don't say "Yaas, slay" at least once while watching her, you're doing something wrong.

LeeAnn Law

Jul 05, 2017

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10 Reasons Why Daenerys Targaryen Is The Ultimate Female Role Model

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Now, I'm very new to the amazing show that is Game of Thrones. Like, only-on-season-two new (Don't hate me, I know I'm late to the party). I never thought I'd be sucked in to the popular obsession, but thanks to my boyfriend, I'm somehow hoping to finish over 50 hours of the show in time for the new season on July 16th- thanks babe.

While still a newbie to the show, there is one thing that I already know and that I hope will stay constant- theQUEEN that is Daenerys Targaryen. Just from two seasons, I am amazed that a character like her exists and is such an important part of the show. Not only is she drop-dead gorgeous (#girlcrush), but she's confident, strong, and every other bad-ass adjective that you can even think of. Watching her has made me realize that she is living the epitome of a modern woman's struggles all throughout the show. Here's why Daenerys Stormborn of the House Targaryen, the First of Her Name, the Unburnt, Queen of Meereen, Queen of the Andals and the Rhoynar and the First Men, Khaleesi of the Great Grass Sea, Breaker of Chains and Mother of Dragons, is the ultimate role model for women.

1. She realizes that being a woman can be frowned upon, but shoves that into anyone's face who tries to insult her.

2. She doesn't take crap from anyone. Ever. #Slay

3. Although powerful, she is still compassionate. Her heart guides her more often than not.

4. She says what she wants and isn't worried about a man's opinions.

5. She isn't afraid to be honest and never worries about the consequences of it.

6. She does what she has to do in order to be successful. (Uh, eating a horses heart, hello.)

7. She follows her dreams, and chooses how to go about doing so wisely.

8. She knows which battles are worth fighting.

9. And makes dang sure that everyone around her knows it too

10. Finally, she teaches us that no matter what battle you're fighting, you can always win if you're 100% sure of who you are.

So go out and keep sticking it to the jerks who think you're just a pretty face. Daenerys would be proud!

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10 Reasons Why Daenerys Targaryen Is The Ultimate Female Role Model

If you don't say "Yaas, slay" at least once while watching her, you're doing something wrong.

1. She realizes that being a woman can be frowned upon, but shoves that into anyone's face who tries to insult her.

2. She doesn't take crap from anyone. Ever. #Slay

3. Although powerful, she is still compassionate. Her heart guides her more often than not.

4. She says what she wants and isn't worried about a man's opinions.

5. She isn't afraid to be honest and never worries about the consequences of it.

6. She does what she has to do in order to be successful. (Uh, eating a horses heart, hello.)

7. She follows her dreams, and chooses how to go about doing so wisely.

8. She knows which battles are worth fighting.

9. And makes dang sure that everyone around her knows it too

10. Finally, she teaches us that no matter what battle you're fighting, you can always win if you're 100% sure of who you are.

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