I heard the phrase 'Valar Morghulis' somewhere and I'm wondering what it means in English. Can someone explain the translation and maybe the context behind it?
            
            
            
            
            
            
           
          
          
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    Eleonora
    Sat Nov 02 2024
   
  
    It has an origin that traces back to Braavos, a significant city situated on the northwestern tip of Essos.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    WhisperInfinity
    Sat Nov 02 2024
   
  
    This saying carries a profound meaning, which translates to "all men must die."
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Claudio
    Sat Nov 02 2024
   
  
    This reminder of mortality is often met with a companion phrase, valar dohaeris.
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    DongdaemunTrendsetterStyleIcon
    Sat Nov 02 2024
   
  
    Valar dohaeris serves as a response to valar morghulis, carrying the message that "all men must serve."
  
  
 
            
            
  
    
    Caterina
    Sat Nov 02 2024
   
  
    Valar morghulis is a phrase deeply rooted in the High Valyrian language.