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Cowardly Lion


 

The Cowardly Lion is a character in the fictional Land of Oz created by American author L. Frank Baum. He is a lion, but he talks and interacts with humans.

The classic books

The Cowardly Lion makes his first appearance in the book The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. He is the last of the companions Dorothy befriends on her way to the Emerald City. The Cowardly Lion joins her so that he can ask The Wizard for courage. Despite his belief that he is a coward, The Cowardly Lion displays great bravery along the way.

Related Topics:
The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - Dorothy - Emerald City - The Wizard - Courage

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In later books, The Cowardly Lion often accompanies Dorothy on her adventures. His favored companion is "The Hungry Tiger".

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