Aslan is the fictional lion who represents the central divine figure in C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia. He appears throughout the seven-book series as Narnia’s creator, king, and protector.
Aslan’s name comes from the Turkish word for “lion.” In the stories, he is not merely an animal character: he is presented as a powerful, wise, and compassionate figure whose actions shape Narnia’s history.
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe introduces Aslan as the force opposing the White Witch’s rule. His sacrifice and return are among the book’s major events, though Lewis’s fiction uses its own fantasy setting rather than retelling the Bible directly.
Characters such as Mr. Tumnus, Prince Caspian, and Puddleglum are important Narnian figures, but none is the series’ lion. Aslan remains the best-known single character associated with Lewis’s fantasy world.