Creatures of Narnia
The following links will take you to a list of fantastical creatures found in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. You will be given a test over some of these at the end of the story.
Creature |
Description |
Page # |
Alsatian | Large German Shepherd Dog. | 131 |
Bacchus | Roman god of wine, mysteries, and the theatre.(Greek Name: Dionysus). He is sometimes described as a Faun. | 16 |
Boggle | Skeleton-like creatures with dagger claws. Relative to goblins and known to be viciously clever. | 136 |
Bucentaur | Man from the waist up, ox (or bull) from the waist down. Very similar to a Centaur. | 126 |
Cat-a-Mountain | Large winged wildcat. | 96 |
Centaur | Man from the waist up, horse from the waist down. Often wise, yet violent. | 96 |
Cruel | "Short, hairy, ugly creatures" with long teeth." 7 Known to be a coward, but like to torture victims. | 136 |
Dragon | Large reptile beast that often has wings. It is said to breathe fire and is thought to be very dangerous. | 96 |
Dryad | Female spirit. She governs the trees of the forests. | 15 |
Dwarf | Creature of short stature and great strength. Known as warriors and miners. | 16 |
Efreet | Jinn, or genie, of fire. Known to be terrifying and powerful. | 151 |
Ettin | Three-headed giant-like creature. | 151 |
Faun | "Mischievous creatures with the legs, ears and tail of a deer and the face and body of a handsome young man." 4 | 10 |
Ghoul | Demon, or monster, that lives in a graveyard. | 136 |
Giant | Enormous man with superhuman strength. | 81 |
Hag | Vicious, old woman. Oftentimes very ugly with hairy warts. Enjoy dabbling in magic and make excellent potions. | 136 |
Horror | Ghostly black creature. Known for their terrifying cries and vicious claws. | 151 |
Incubus | Gargoyle-like demon with bat-like wings. Known to disguise himself as a handsome young man. | 151 |
Minotaur | Creature with the head of a bull and the body of a man. Very long horns are dangerous in battle. | 151 |
Naiad | female spirit. She governs the fresh waters of the rivers and lakes. | 42 |
Nymph | Spirits of Nature, including Naiads and Dryads. These females are compared to their male counterparts, the Satyrs. | 15 |
Ogre | Monster-like giant that is said to eat humans. Known to be hairy and have a very large nose. Also known as a Troll. | 151 |
Orkny | "Short, pointy-nosed, very mischievous goblin-like creature." 7 | 151 |
Pegasus | Horse with great wings. Known to be noble, wise, and majestic. | 96 |
People of the Toadstool | "Very short, very evil creatures that live among the enchanted mushrooms." 7 Known for cruelty and enjoy working in a group. | 136 |
Reindeer | Large deer, also known as a caribou. Known to easily adapt to cold weather and a ideal for driving a sledge. | 30 |
Satyr | Half man, half goat. Sometimes with horns, a beard, and goat ears. Known to be wild forest creatures. | 96 |
Silenus | Bacchus's faithful companion and teacher. Known to have the legs and tail of a horse. | 15 |
Spectre | Terrible, evil spirit. Known to have great power. | 136 |
Sprite | "Tiny, imp-like creatures that fly on very small wings." 7 Enjoy causing mischief and are unfriendly and dangerous. | 151 |
Unicorn | Horse with a single horn. The horn is said to be long and have magical properties. Known to be gentle, noble, delicate, and loyal. | 126 |
Werewolf | Part man and part wolf. Savage creatures that hunt humans. Sometimes known to transform from man to wolf during full moon. | 136 |
White Stag | Legendary deer. Will grant wishes to it captor. | 16 |
Woose | "Medium-sized, very fat and nasty creature." 7 These gray creatures have no hair and are often mistaken for stones. | 151 |
Wraith | "Wispy, ghost-like spirits that are very difficulty to see." 7 These very dangerous creatures are known to "sneak upon people at night and suck their life away from them." 7 | 151 |