Aslan Facts for Kids

This page is about the C. S. Lewis character. For other uses, see Aslan (disambiguation).

Quick facts for kids Aslan
Narnia character
Aslan in the 2005 film The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, voiced by Liam Neeson.
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Race	Talking Lion / Deity
Family	Emperor-Over-the-Sea (father)
Nationality	Aslan's Country

Aslan is a very important character in C. S. Lewis's famous book series, The Chronicles of Narnia. He is the only character who appears in all seven books of the series. C.S. Lewis often writes the word lion with a capital 'L' when talking about Aslan. This shows how important and powerful he is.

Aslan is shown as a talking lion. He is known as the King of Beasts. He is also the son of the Emperor-Over-the-Sea. He is considered the King above all High Kings in Narnia. The name Aslan comes from the Turkish word for "lion".

Aslan's Adventures in Narnia
Adaptations
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Aslan's Adventures in Narnia

In The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe

Aslan first appears when Mr. Beaver tells the Pevensie children about him. The children are Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy. Mr. Beaver explains that Aslan is the true king of Narnia. The children are chosen to help end the bad rule of the White Witch.

The Witch says she has the right to kill Edmund for being a traitor. Aslan bravely offers himself instead of Edmund. The Witch then kills Aslan on the Stone Table. But Aslan comes back to life! He frees the prisoners the Witch had turned to stone. He then defeats the Witch in a big battle. After this, he crowns the Pevensie children as the new Kings and Queens of Narnia.

In Prince Caspian

The Pevensies are called back to Narnia from their own world. They need to help Caspian, who is the rightful King of Narnia. Caspian wants to overthrow his uncle, Miraz, and bring freedom back to the land. When the children get lost, Aslan calls Lucy to lead her siblings to him.

Aslan helps Peter, Edmund, and Trumpkin the Dwarf. They arrive in time to save Caspian from danger. Aslan then leads an army of awakened Trees and Maenads. They win against Miraz's army. Later, Aslan crowns Caspian as King. He also creates a special door for the Telmarines who want to leave Narnia.

In The Voyage of the Dawn Treader

Edmund and Lucy Pevensie travel to the eastern ocean of Narnia. Their cousin, Eustace, joins them. They meet King Caspian on a long sea journey. When Eustace turns into a dragon because of a spell, Aslan helps him change back.

Aslan appears at different times during their journey. He gives them important advice and guidance. When they reach the very end of the world, Aslan first appears as a lamb. Then he changes back into his usual lion form. He shows Reepicheep, a brave Talking Mouse, the way to his own country.

In The Silver Chair

Aslan brings Eustace and his classmate Jill to Narnia. He tells Jill that they must find King Caspian's son, Prince Rilian. Prince Rilian had disappeared many years before. Aslan gives Jill four special Signs to guide them on their quest.

Aslan does not appear again until the end of the story. However, his Signs are very important for their successful journey. When he takes Eustace and Jill back to their own world, Aslan shows himself to the bullies at their school. This frightens the bullies.

In The Horse and His Boy

At first, Aslan's actions are hidden from the characters. Before the story begins, he saved the baby Prince Cor of Archenland. He took the baby to a fisherman who named him Shasta. Later, Aslan pretends to be a normal lion. He chases Shasta and the talking horse Bree. This makes them meet Aravis and Hwin, who become their friends.

Aslan comforts Shasta by appearing as a cat. He also protects Shasta while he sleeps. Later, he chases Shasta and the others again. This makes them reach Archenland in time to warn them about an attack. Prince Rabadash of Calormen was planning to attack. After Rabadash is defeated, Aslan turns him into a donkey as a punishment.

In The Magician's Nephew

This book tells how Aslan created Narnia. He also crowned its first King and Queen. He gave the gift of speech to some of the animals. Aslan tells the two main characters, Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer, that the evil Jadis will be a big threat to Narnians. Jadis later becomes the White Witch.

Aslan gives Digory and Polly a quest. They must find a magic apple. When this apple is planted, it will protect Narnia from Jadis.

In The Last Battle

In this story, Shift the Ape and other bad characters pretend to act in Aslan's name. They even dress the donkey Puzzle in a lion-skin. Aslan himself only appears later in the story. He is found in a special paradise, entered through a stable door.

Aslan brings Narnia to its end. He then leads the people who love him into his own country. At the end of the book, he tells the characters that they are "dead" in their old world. He explains that the new place they are in is the true reality. They go "further up and further in" into his country.

Adaptations

Aslan has appeared in many movies and TV shows based on The Chronicles of Narnia:

In the 1967 TV series, Aslan was played by Bernard Kay.
In the 1979 animated movie, Aslan's voice was done by Stephen Thorne.
In the BBC television shows of The Chronicles of Narnia, Aslan was played by Ailsa Berk. His voice was provided by Ronald Pickup.
In the Focus on the Family Radio Theatre plays, David Suchet was the voice of Aslan.
In the 2005 film, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, the CGI Aslan was voiced by Liam Neeson.
Liam Neeson also voiced Aslan in the next movies: The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010).
In a 2017 episode of The Simpsons called "The Serfsons", Aslan (called Azzlan) was voiced by Kevin Michael Richardson. He also appeared in Tapped Out.

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