Listed as one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, it was destroyed during an earthquake in 226 BCE. The Titan was likely inspired by the real-life Colossus of Rhodes, an allegedly gigantic statue of the Greek sun god, Helios, that graced the harbor of Rhodes in the Aegean Sea.
The Titan is listed as one of the nine Wonders Made by Man in the eponymous book written by explorer Lomas Longstrider. It is the primary line of defense for Braavos and lets out a loud blast whenever a ship approaches the entrance to warn the Arsenal of its coming. In the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, the Titan of Braavos is a massive stone and bronze statue that guards the entrance into the lagoon where Braavos is situated. Inside-the-Episode photo from " Second Sons" revealing that Braavosi coins are stamped with the design of the Titan of Braavos. The trading galley, the Titan's Daughter, also bears its name in reference to the Titan as a symbol of its home port.
The nickname of the Braavosi sellsword Mero, "the Titan's Bastard," makes reference to the Titan of Braavos. The image of the Titan appears on Braavosi coinage. Īs a major landmark, the Titan is often used as a symbol of the city itself.
The Titan of Braavos is a fortress in the shape of a massive statue that guards the harbor entrance to Braavos, one of the Free Cities. He'd wade into the sea and smash the enemies." ― Ternesio Terys, to Arya Stark " In the old times, whenever Braavos stood in danger, the titan would step with fire in his eyes.