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The Chronicles of Narnia
Aslan
Aslan is the most openly allegorical major character in children's fantasy, and C. S. Lewis was direct about it in correspondence with young readers — the lion is what Christ might be like in a world of talking animals, which Lewis described as a supposal rather than an allegory in the strict sense. The distinction matters to how the books read: Aslan is not a symbol standing in for something else but a character in his own right, frequently frightening, repeatedly described as not tame.
- First appearance
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1950), Geoffrey Bles
- Created by
- C. S. Lewis
- Also known as
- The Great Lion, The Lion of Narnia
- Universe
- Narnia
- Appears in
- books, film, television
Who is Aslan?
Aslan is the most openly allegorical major character in children's fantasy, and C. S. Lewis was direct about it in correspondence with young readers — the lion is what Christ might be like in a world of talking animals, which Lewis described as a supposal rather than an allegory in the strict sense. The distinction matters to how the books read: Aslan is not a symbol standing in for something else but a character in his own right, frequently frightening, repeatedly described as not tame. That refusal of safeness is the most quoted idea in the series. Lewis's friend Tolkien disliked the Narnia books considerably, objecting to their mixing of mythologies and their haste, and the disagreement is one of the better-documented literary friendships of the century.
Aslan: the details
- First appearance
- The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, October 1950
- Created by
- C. S. Lewis
- Lewis's own description
- He wrote to child readers that Aslan was a supposal — what Christ might be like in a world of talking beasts — rather than a strict allegory
- The name
- Aslan is the Turkish word for lion, which Lewis took from a note in an edition of the Arabian Nights
- Not a tame lion
- The repeated insistence that he is good but not safe is the most quoted idea in the series
- Tolkien disapproved
- Tolkien disliked the Narnia books, objecting to their mixed mythologies and rapid composition
- Publication order differs
- The seven books are frequently reordered chronologically, a change Lewis mildly endorsed and many readers dispute
Why Aslan endures
The most prominent explicitly theological character in mainstream children's fantasy, and the centre of a series that has sold in the hundreds of millions while remaining openly argued about on those grounds.
What Aslan looks like on a shirt
Signature motif: A great golden lion; the wardrobe and the lamp-post
The lion's head in gold is the obvious mark, but the lamp-post in snow is the more distinctive one — a single object that identifies the entire setting and works beautifully as minimal line art.
The gold lion's head is the obvious graphic; the snow-covered lamp-post is the more distinctive and works as elegant minimal line art. Suits deep green, burgundy and cream garments. Quote-led typographic designs are common.
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Women's Narnia Saying for Chronicles of Narnia Fans The Lion Costume V-Neck T-Shirt, Black, Large
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Women's Narnia Saying for Chronicles of Narnia Fans The Lion Costume V-Neck T-Shirt, Dark Green, Large
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Sizes: kids to adult
Aslan shirts are produced across the full US size range. These links run a live Amazon search filtered to each band, so they show what is genuinely in stock rather than a cached list.
| Band | Ages | US sizes | Search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Toddler | 2–4 years | 2T, 3T, 4T | Search toddler sizes |
| Kids | 4–7 years | XS (4/5), S (6/7) | Search kids sizes |
| Youth | 8–14 years | M (8), L (10/12), XL (14/16) | Search youth sizes |
| Adult | 15+ | S–3XL | Search adult sizes |
US sizing shown. Cut and measurement vary between brands — see the size guide before ordering, especially for youth sizes. Base search: Narnia t-shirt.
Who has played Aslan
| Performer | Production | Year | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Liam Neeson | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | 2005 | Voice |
Aslan T-shirts: common questions
Who created Aslan?
Aslan was created by C. S. Lewis, first appearing in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe in 1950 (Geoffrey Bles).
What does a Aslan T-shirt usually look like?
A great golden lion; the wardrobe and the lamp-post. The gold lion's head is the obvious graphic; the snow-covered lamp-post is the more distinctive and works as elegant minimal line art. Suits deep green, burgundy and cream garments. Quote-led typographic designs are common.
Are Aslan T-shirts made for children?
Yes — Aslan appears on our kids pages, and shirts are commonly made from US toddler 2T up through youth XL.
Who has played Aslan?
Aslan has been voiced by Liam Neeson (The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, 2005).
How much does a Aslan T-shirt cost?
Aslan shirts we currently track start from around $16.99 on amazon.com. Every price on this page is dated, because they move.
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