Vocabulary in The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

A large, freestanding wooden cupboard used for storing clothes, tall enough for a person to step inside.

Wrapped packages or bundles; here used to mean the children's luggage and belongings sent ahead to the house.

A radio set; the old British term for a household radio receiver used to listen to broadcasts.

A creature from Roman mythology with the upper body of a man and the legs and hooves of a goat, carrying parcels and an umbrella in this story.

Minor nature spirits in classical mythology, here described as inhabitants of Narnia associated with trees, rivers, and the wild.

Tree-spirits from classical mythology; in this text, female beings who live within and are bound to individual trees.

A water-nymph from classical mythology; a spirit inhabiting a river or stream, mentioned among Narnia's magical creatures.

The term used by Narnian creatures to refer to human males, treating all men as descendants of the biblical Adam.

The term used by Narnian creatures to refer to human females, treating all women as descendants of the biblical Eve.

A real confection made of starch and sugar, often rose-flavoured and dusted with icing sugar; here enchanted so that eating it makes you crave more and more.

A vehicle on runners pulled across snow, similar to a sleigh; the White Witch travels in one drawn by reindeer.

A small humanoid creature of folklore; in this text, a specific magical being who serves the White Witch as her driver and attendant.

Put under a magic spell so as to alter behaviour or perception; the Turkish Delight is enchanted to make whoever eats it desperately want more.

A large semi-aquatic rodent; in this story, a pair of talking Beavers are friendly guides who help the children and speak of Aslan.

A barrier built across a waterway; here also the home the Beavers have constructed, built into and around their dam.

A creature from classical mythology with the upper body of a human and the lower body and legs of a horse; one of Aslan's followers.

A foretelling of future events, believed to come from a divine or magical source; the prophecy here concerns four humans filling the thrones at Cair Paravel.

To turn a living creature to stone by means of magic; the White Witch uses her wand to petrify anyone who displeases or threatens her.

The ancient law written at the dawn of time that gives the White Witch the right to kill any traitor; a fundamental magical rule governing Narnia.

Someone who betrays their own people or side; under Narnia's Deep Magic, every traitor's life is forfeit and belongs to the White Witch.

To lose a right or possession as a penalty; here, a traitor's life is said to be forfeited — it is owed to the Witch as payment.

The long hair growing around a lion's head and neck; Aslan's mane is repeatedly described and is shaved off by the Witch's followers as a humiliation.

Having been cut or shaved; Aslan is described as shorn when the Witch's servants cut off his mane before the sacrifice.

An ancient slab of stone covered in magical writing where the Witch's sacrifice takes place; it cracks when the Deeper Magic reverses death.

A more ancient law than the Deep Magic, predating the dawn of time, which decrees that a willing, innocent sacrifice will undo death itself.

A sweet medicinal liquid; here a small diamond bottle of healing cordial given to Lucy that can cure wounds and illness with just a few drops.

People (or creatures) engaged in noisy, lively celebration; used to describe the wild, unruly followers feasting with the White Witch.

The title given to the ruler of highest rank among the four monarchs; Peter is crowned High King, making him the supreme ruler over the others.