Article Title
Document Type
Article
Abstract
Discusses various species in the Space Trilogy considered to be “hnau,” or rational beings: the eldila, sorns, hrossa, and pfifltriggi. Compares this treatment of rationality and self-awareness with the Talking Beasts of Narnia in The Magician’s Nephew and The Last Battle. Concludes that Lewis’s purpose is to show Man’s interconnectedness with, and responsibility for, the rest of creation.
Recommended Citation
Rothberg, Ellen
(1971)
"The "Hnau" Creatures of C.S. Lewis,"
Mythcon Proceedings: Vol. 1:
Iss.
2, Article 15.
Available at:
https://dc.swosu.edu/mythpro/vol1/iss2/15
Included in
Mythcon 52: The Mythic, the Fantastic, and the Alien
Albuquerque, New Mexico; July 29 - August 1, 2022
https://www.mythsoc.org/mythcon/mythcon-52.htm
