Queen Lurline facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Queen Lurline |
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| Oz character | |
| First appearance | The Tin Woodman of Oz (1918) |
| Last appearance | Time Travelers of Oz (2003) |
| Created by | L. Frank Baum |
| Information | |
| Aliases | Lulea? |
| Species | Fairy |
| Gender | Female |
| Title | Queen of the Fairies |
| Spouse(s) | Pastoria |
| Children | Ozma (daughter) |
| Relatives | Her fairy band; L. Frank Baum said she descends from a long line of fairy Queens |
Queen Lurline is a make-believe character from the famous Oz books. She was created by L. Frank Baum and appears in stories by other writers too. The name "Lurline" comes from "Loreley," a water spirit from the Rhine River.
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Queen Lurline in the Oz Books
Her Role in Oz
In the world of Oz, Queen Lurline is first mentioned in the book The Tin Woodman of Oz. She is the powerful Queen of all Fairies. She is also known for creating them!
Lurline is famous for using her magic to enchant the Land of Oz many years ago. Before her magic, Oz was just a normal country. It was surrounded by four deserts that no one could cross. After she used her magic, Oz became a special fairy land.
After enchanting the country, Queen Lurline chose Princess Ozma to rule Oz. Ozma ruled alongside King Pastoria.
Why She's Important
Queen Lurline is a very important part of the history of Oz. She is like the founder of the magical land we know. Because of her importance, she is mentioned in many Oz books. You can find her in Baum's Glinda of Oz and other stories.
Queen Lurline in Other Stories
Her Appearance in Wicked
Queen Lurline also shows up in the book Wicked. This book was written by Gregory Maguire in 1995. In this story, she is sometimes called "Lurlina."
Maguire's version of Lurline is seen as a main figure in an old nature-based religion in Oz. Even though belief in the fairy queen Lurline is not as popular anymore, Oz still celebrates a winter holiday for her. This holiday is called Lurlinemas.
Sometimes, people who follow Lurline's beliefs are treated badly. This happens because of people who follow another main religion in Oz called Unionism. Unionism worships "The Unnamed God."
