Aravis facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Aravis |
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| Narnia character | |
| Information | |
| Race | Human |
| Title | Aravis Tarkheena / Queen of Archenland |
| Family | Kidrash Tarkaan (father)
Two brothers, unnamed Rishti Tarkaan (grandfather); Kidrash Tarkan (great-grandfather); Illsombreh Tisroc (great-great-grandfather); Ardeeb Tisroc (great-great-great-grandfather); Tash (claimed ancestor) King Lune (father-in-law) Corin (brother-in-law) |
| Spouse(s) | Prince Cor |
| Children | Ram the Great |
| Nationality | Calormene (later Archenlandish) |
Aravis is a brave young woman from the land of Calormen. She is a main character in The Horse and His Boy, a book from The Chronicles of Narnia series by C. S. Lewis.
Aravis is a Tarkheena, which means she is a noble lady in Calormen. She is known for being strong and confident. She is also very brave and loyal to her friends. At the start of her story, she can be a bit proud and focused on herself.
Aravis's Journey to Freedom
Aravis decides to run away from her home. She wants to escape an arranged marriage. This is when parents choose who their child will marry. Aravis did not want to marry the man chosen for her, Ahoshta Tarkaan.
She escapes with her horse, Hwin. Hwin is special because she is a talking horse from the magical land of Narnia. On their journey, they meet two other travelers. These are Bree, another talking horse, and a boy named Shasta.
Warning the Kingdoms
As they travel, Aravis and her friends face many challenges. They learn important lessons along the way. Aravis also uses her skills as a great storyteller. This skill comes from her noble upbringing.
During their journey, Aravis overhears a secret plan. The people of Calormen are planning to invade Archenland and Narnia. This information is very important. Aravis and her friends quickly warn the people of Archenland. Because of their warning, the invasion is stopped.
Becoming a Queen
Through her adventures, Aravis changes a lot. She learns to be more humble and caring. Shasta, her companion, discovers a big secret. He is actually the lost prince of Archenland. His real name is Cor.
When they grow up, Aravis and Prince Cor get married. They become the King and Queen of Archenland. They have a son named Ram the Great. He becomes one of the most famous kings of Archenland.
See also
In Spanish: Aravis para niños
