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Cowardly Lion : ウィキペディア英語版 | Cowardly Lion
The Cowardly Lion is a character from the fictional Land of Oz created by American author L. Frank Baum, in his 1900 children's novel ''The Wonderful Wizard of Oz'', and its several sequel books writtren by Baum as well.〔Jack Snow, ''Who's Who in Oz'', Chicago, Reilly & Lee, 1954; New York, Peter Bedrick Books, 1988; p. 46. ISBN 0-87226-188-3〕 He is a wild lion by nature, yet is able to speak intelligently due to coming from a fairy-region, thus interacting and communicating with humans and other animals in a civil manner. Since lions are supposed to be "The Kings of Beasts," the Cowardly Lion believes that his fear makes him inadequate. He does not understand that courage means acting in the face of fear, which he does frequently. Only during the aftereffects of the Wizard's gift, when he is under the influence of an unknown liquid substance that the Wizard orders him to drink (perhaps gin) is he not filled with fear. He argues that the courage from the Wizard is only temporary, although he continues to do brave deeds while openly and embarrassedly fearful. ==The Classic Oz Books==
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