Aslan is the lion who rules Narnia in C.S. Lewis’s books.
Aslan is the central figure of The Chronicles of Narnia and appears in all seven books. He creates Narnia, guides its inhabitants, confronts evil, and represents the deepest moral and spiritual authority in the series.
Lewis described Aslan as an original character rather than a simple allegorical substitution. Nevertheless, Aslan’s death and return in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe clearly echo Christian themes of sacrifice, resurrection, and redemption. His identity as a lion also connects him with traditional symbolism of courage and kingship.
The name “Aslan” is Turkish for “lion.” In the stories, characters use titles such as “the Great Lion” and “the Son of the Emperor-beyond-the-Sea.” He is not merely Narnia’s political monarch; his role extends across the whole created world and its history.