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Game of Thrones ended without confirming the weirdest yet best fan theory. 1 / 8

We're talking, of course, about the theory Varys is a merman. 2 / 8

Evidence from the books and show associates Varys heavily with the water. 3 / 8

Mer-people are referenced in Westeros' mythology, and other mythological creatures proved real in their world. 4 / 8

Littlefinger, who has a ship called The Merling King, might know Varys' secret. 5 / 8

Illyrio and Mandon Moore are also implicated as mermen in this theory. 6 / 8

For his part, actor Conleth Hill thinks the theory is all nonsense. 7 / 8

Nevertheless, some viewers speculate Mer-Varys saved Tyrion from the Iron Fleet. 8 / 8