Religion can be confounding at the best of times, and in Westeros it seems even more perplexing. There's no denying that faith has played a huge role in Game of Thrones, from Melisandre's sacrifices in the name of the Lord of Light (RIP, Shireen Baratheon), to the Faith Militant humiliating Cersei and incurring her wrath.

If you’ve ever found yourself feeling lost in the House of Black and White, confused about talk of the Mother and Maid, or baffled by Bran’s visions, here is a quick guide to the gods of Game of Thrones, should they play a part in season 8.

The Faith of the Seven

Where? This one is the main religion of Westeros, the only region where this hasn’t spread to is the North who still worship the Old Gods. When the Andals invaded Westeros long ago, they also brought the Faith of the Seven.

Gods? There are, unsurprisingly, seven gods in this religion, who each represent different aspects of life.

Father: represents justice, he is depicted as a bearded man who carries scales.