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 Narnia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Narnia is a land of rolling hills rising into low mountains to the south, and is predominantly forested except for marshlands in the north.
Narnia is inhabited by Marsh-wiggles (creatures of Lewis' own invention), and Dufflepuds (adapted from Pliny's Monopods) live on a distant island.
Pauline Baynes, original illustrator for the Narnia books and who also drew the maps of Middle-earth in the Lord of the Rings for J.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Narnia   (5081 words)

  
 The Chronicles of Narnia - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
According to Paul Ford's Companion to Narnia there is no indication that Lewis was alluding to the ancient Umbrian city Nequinium renamed Narnia by the conquering Romans in 299 BC after the river Nar, a tributary of the Tiber.
Narnia itself is populated by a wide variety of creatures most of whom would be recognizable to those familiar with Roman/Norse mythology and Irish/British fairy tales.
The Narnia series is not an allegory, because allegories have an overarching figurative level of meaning tied to the literal level, and the Narnia series has a literal level of meaning without any overarching figurative level, though there are figurative elements.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/The_Chronicles_of_Narnia   (4857 words)

  
 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Plot Outline: Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with the guidance of a lion messiah.
www.imdb.com /title/tt0363771   (386 words)

  
 Encyclopedia of Narnia
The men and women of Narnia are in a peculiar position, being either the people or the children of those who elected to remain in the face of great change and, more importantly, Aslan.
It is said in Narnia that no one ever laughs at a centaur, and that no one who values his life would ever try to put a saddle on one.
Most of the human stock in Narnia now are the Telmarines who elected to stay in Narnia after Aslan awoke the spirits and brought the Talking Beasts out of hiding.
www.calormen.com /Calormen/encyclopedia.htm   (4549 words)

  
 CD Gallery - Narnia
Narnia know how to shred, but they don't rely simply on technique, rather they add in emotion and melody, quality song writing and employ hooky choruses as well.
After a short spoken intro titled "War Preludium", Narnia kick into a smokin' song that is very much like the Yngwie inspired metal of their earlier platters.
In the Chronicles of Narnia, the Lion represents Jesus Christ.
www.nolifetilmetal.com /narnia.htm   (847 words)

  
 The Narnia Fan Site
Narnia, which was widely predicted to play second fiddle to King Kong in December, became the main event for the end of the year, thanks to its broadly appealing family adventure and its epic marketing campaign that recalled The Passion of the Christ's appeal to Christians.
BoxOfficeMojo.com has listed The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe as number seven on their Most Impressive of Tepid 2005 list.
Earlier rumors of New Zealand losing its stake in the The Chronicles of Narnia film stake have been debunked as TVNZ reports that Walden Media is planning to build a large-scale production studio in Auckland, which would make New Zealand the headquarters of the emerging production company.
www.thenarniafansite.com   (844 words)

  
 IGN: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe Trailer, Wallpaper, Pictures, Soundtrack and More.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe - December 7, 2005
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The With and The Wardrobe
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005)
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 Amazon.co.uk: The Chronicles of Narnia: Books
Narnia is series of adventures for children, but like the best of such stories, continues to hold power for adults who read them as well.
Narnia falls into the final conflict of good and evil, with a false Aslan (a false messiah figure) appearing and humans destroying all things around, particularly the natural environment.
Narnia can stand on its own merits as a story independent of its underpinnings, but just as most mythological and even biblical stories can achieve, this one becomes stronger the deeper one explores the symbolic meanings.
www.amazon.co.uk /exec/obidos/ASIN/0007117302   (3227 words)

  
 Narnia: A Life Changing Journey -- CBN.com Spiritual Life
She is the first of the children to venture into Narnia.
Aslan the lion is the king and god of Narnia, and he represents Jesus Christ.
Although the story of Narnia has many similarities to the story of Jesus, there are also some differences.
www.cbn.com /spirituallife/ChurchAndMinistry/Evangelism/ATS_NarniaOverview.asp   (895 words)

  
 ~ Welcome to NARNIA ~
Over 50 years ago, C.S. Lewis created a land of wonder and enchantment called Narnia, and since then over 60 million readers have discovered the wondrous world that exists beyond the back of the wardrobe.
books.narnia.com   (35 words)

  
 BBC NEWS Magazine The secret of the wardrobe
It was during my teenaged years that I discovered Narnia and I have now read, and re-read all of the tales and have passed them on to a host of (believe it or not!) adult readers who had missed the privelege of doing the same.
There have been so many inaccuracies in the press both of the symbolism of the books and the intentions of the author that I was beginning to wonder that any in the broadcasting world had actually bothered to read the stories themselves.
The Narnia books then are an unusual blend of the Bible, pagan legend, fairy tale, medieval epic, myth and parable.
news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/magazine/4447090.stm   (1428 words)

  
 Guardian Unlimited Special reports Disney pins $100m hopes on Narnia
Narnia could give a massive boost to Disney, which is gripped by board struggles, poorly performing stock price and a hostile takeover bid by cable firm Comcast.
The Narnia stories have a strong Christian allegory, with Aslan equating to Jesus, which could be another source of strength at the box office.
Like Tolkien's Middle Earth, Narnia is populated by magical creatures, and the first tale features four children who join the lion Aslan in his battle against the White Witch.
www.guardian.co.uk /usa/story/0,12271,1163929,00.html   (595 words)

  
 Narnia Test Screening: A First-Hand Review of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe! - Narnia Movies, C.S. Lewis, and More - The Stone Table
Once there, the children find that Narnia has become a world cursed to eternal winter by the evil White Witch, Jadis.
Narnia which should be a charming, peaceful land inhabited by talking beasts, dwarfs, fauns, centaurs and giants that bring the story to glorious life.
You'll witness all the allegorical references including the double-betrayal, forgiveness and embracing of a sibling and the self-sacrifice, humiliation, death/murder and resurrection of the Ruler of Narnia.
www.thestonetable.com /articles/212,1.html   (759 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The Complete Chronicles of Narnia: Books: C. S. Lewis,Pauline Baynes
Finally, enter the whimsical land one last time to witness the end of Time, and the beginning of something new: "world within world, Narnia within Narnia." This gorgeous volume is absolutely a must-have for current and future Narnia lovers.
Narnia is the land of enchantment, glory, nobility--home to the magnificent Aslan, cruel Jadis (the White Queen), heroic Reepicheep, and kind Mr.
The order in which the Narnia Chronicles should be read and published is a matter of great controversy.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0060281375?v=glance   (1555 words)

  
 Narnia Movie News - TheOneLion.net - Set Reports and More!
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Buena Vista Home Entertainment`s 'The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe' easily topped the national DVD sales chart for the week ended April 9, while the previous week`s top seller, Universal Studios` 'King Kong,' remained perched in the No. 1 slot on the video rental chart for the second consecutive week.
Buena Vista Home Entertainment's The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe remained the top-selling DVD for the second consecutive week, according to figures for the week ending April 16.
www.theonelion.net   (830 words)

  
 Narnia: Dagorhir Battle Games
Narnia: Dagorhir kicks off their annual membership drive with a chapter demo on Saturday, April 8th from 12-5PM at the Student Union Building located on the North Campus of the University of Buffalo.
We thank Mirelle of Narnia for all of these great shots.
Come see our display and video located in the dealer room and join us for a day of games and live action combat.
narnia.kjcreate.com   (158 words)

  
 Family.org Hot Topics: Explore 'The Chronicles of Narnia'
Millions of readers the world over have enjoyed The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Chronicles of Narnia give parents an opportunity to share timeless truths with their children.
www.family.org /topics/A0038810.cfm   (633 words)

  
 Dr. Sanity: NARNIA
I had read the books many years ago, and had forgotten how incredibly relevant they were now--especially as I heard Lucy and Peter argue that they could not possibly leave Narnia and its people to the destructiveness and malevolence of the White Witch.
Edmund's deliberate refusal to acknowledge what both he and Lucy see at the beginning of the adventure eerily parallels the present; and his redemption at the end was so well-done that even the most cynical among us could feel a spark of hope for the human race.
The Boo, who is grounded for reasons we won't go into, had not wanted to go, saying it was "for kids" (she is 13 years old).
drsanity.blogspot.com /2005/12/narnia.html   (425 words)

  
 German Shepherd breeder,German Shepherd puppies
Narnia Kennels is a Canadian kennel specializing in working German Shepherds, with sound bodies and stable temperaments.
The dogs we strive to produce here at Narnia are working dogs, that is, they are bred to be able, both mentally and physically, to endure long hours of training.
This is a repeat breeding from about a year and a half ago, and the pups from the first litter were outstanding.
www.narniakennels.com   (1665 words)

  
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 United Methodists find spiritual riches, tools, in 'Narnia' - UMC.org
Churches that miss out on the initial frenzy will have more chances to bring C.S. Lewis' mythical world into the life of their congregation: There are plans for big-screen versions of the other six Narnia stories.
With the Dec. 9 theatrical release of "The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" from Walt Disney and Walden Media, United Methodists are turning to the classic Christian fantasy for inspiration and as a tool for spiritual formation.
"Understanding it" may be what separates "The Chronicles of Narnia" from J.R.R. Tolkien's more literary and critically embraced "The Lord of the Rings" (adapted for the screen by director Peter Jackson), to which Narnia is often compared.
www.umc.org /site/c.gjJTJbMUIuE/b.1289813/k.47C3/United_Methodists_find_spiritual_riches_tools_in_Narnia.htm   (1492 words)

  
 Free online resources for The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe
THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA, NARNIA,and all book titles, characters and locales original thereto are trademarks of C.S. Lewis Pte Ltd. and are used with permission.
Articles based on the Chronicles of Narnia and The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Become familiar with some of the terms and characters from Narnia.
www.thenarniaacademy.org /menu.php   (218 words)

  
 Potomac News Online Narnia mania
Expect to see large-scale displays devoted to Narnia and Lewis in the coming weeks, as merchandisers take full advantage of all the attention on this classic fantasy tale that appeals to children and adults alike.
That’s because the film is spawning dozens of books, including reissues of the entire seven-book set of “The Chronicles of Narnia,” commentaries, illustrated children’s versions, and a surge in interest in all titles penned by Narnia author C.S. Lewis.
Publisher’s Weekly compiled “Narnia by the Numbers” to emphasize the enormous impact of this holiday movie.
www.potomacnews.com /servlet/Satellite?pagename=WPN/MGArticle/WPN_BasicArticle&c=MGArticle&cid=1128768744531&path=   (417 words)

  
 EnterNarnia.com: The Chronicles of Narnia
For a limited time, order The Chronicles of Narnia Complete Set through Focus on the Family and receive a special bonus cd with interviews, outtakes, cast auditions, and other behind-the-scenes content.
www.radiotheatre.org /enternarnia/indexHome.html   (42 words)

  
 The Lion's Call: Home
Narnia and the Chronicles of Narnia are trademarks of Harper Collins, C.S. Lewis Ltd., Walden Media, and Disney.
When the four go their seperate ways, three of them find their way back to Narnia.
Winter, endless winter...it has a beauty about it but also a terror.
www.thelionscall.com   (176 words)

  
 The Chronicles of Narnia: CBN.com
Narnia Beckons: Reflections on Narnia by Ted and James Baehr
Get a revealing glimpse into the mind of the author of The Chronicles of Narnia in what is believed to be his final interview.
Like all great fantasies, the Chronicles of Narnia are firmly rooted in something very certain …and very real.
www.cbn.com /special/Narnia   (864 words)

  
 The Chronicles of Narnia
Enter C.S. Lewis's magical world of Narnia, where enchanted creatures live and fierce battles are fought between good and evil.
Each of the seven books in The Chronicles of Narnia stands alone, but together they tell the entire history of a fantastic world that becomes as real as our own.
Troubled times have come to Narnia as it is gripped by civil war...
www.harperchildrens.com /hch/narnia/books.htm   (164 words)

  
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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is now a major motion picture from Walt Disney...
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe tells the story of four Pevensie siblings, who...
Disney’s The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe tells the story of four Pevensie siblings,...
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 NarniaWeb - Your Source For Narnia Movie News
Walden Media and Walt Disney Pictures released The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe on December 9, 2005.
Disney is giving away an exact replica of the Narnia Wardrobe seen in the film.
Positioned by the studio as an ideal Easter gift, Buena Vista Home Entertainment’s "The Chronicles of Narnia" remained the top-selling DVD for the second consecutive week, according to figures for the week ending April 16.
www.narniaweb.com   (652 words)

  
 Narnia
This is a place for those of you who have already read some or all of the Chronicles and wish to delve deeper into the world of Narnia.
"Narnia of the heathery mountains and the thymy downs, Narnia of the many rivers, the plashing glens, the mossy caverns and the deep forests ringing with the hammers of the Dwarfs.
"...To see those glades and slopes sparkling with last night's snow, to be met by rabbits and squirrels and birds that wished you good morning, to breathe again the air of Narnia..."
mywebpages.comcast.net /genpeter/narnialand.html   (100 words)

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