In Shakespeare's play, MacBeth's friend Banquo is shown as a noble and loyal man, resisting evil, a contrast to the character of Macbeth. In Holinshed's 'Chronicles' however, Banquo is shown as exactly the opposite: he is an accomplice in MacBeth's murder of Duncan.
The real-life locations for Game Of Thrones: Stunning locations where TVâs smash hit swords and sorcery show is filmed. 1  Locations in Northern Ireland, Croatia, Morocco and Iceland used to film Game of Thrones. 2  Show is known for its gory death scenes and power struggles between families.
Letâs take a look at the languages of Westeros, Essos and Sothoryos, the three continents in the Known World of A Song of Ice and Fire. Westeros is the continent where most of the action in Game of Thrones takes place. As its name suggests, the continent is located in the far west of the Known World.