The Chronicles of Narnia – the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (movie release: 2005), a reinterpretation of the ancient pagan myths and symbols, along with the popular archetypes in a Christian mindset -
The Chronicles of Narnia – the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (movie release: 2005), a reinterpretation of the ancient pagan myths and symbols, along with the popular archetypes in a Christian mindset -

Summary/Abstract: The paper herein aims to interpret the novel definition of the concept of wizardry, extensively used nowadays in mass-media and filmography and, at the same time, to unravel the symbols underlying the making of the movie The Chronicles of Narnia. The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe (Disney and Walden Media, 2005). What came into notice was a wide array of symbols and symbolical images, such as the hide-and-seek game, the wardrobe, the glaciation ruling over the Narnia world along with the reign of the White Witch Jadis and the accuser, Witch Jadis, the key appearances of Professor Kirke, the connotation of the presents received by the Pevensie siblings (Lucy, Susan and Peter), the etymology of certain names of the characters, the image of the three siblings in pursuit of Lion Aslan.

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