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It'll be a while before we see Tash (in the flesh at least) on Netflix. Would be cool if they planned enough ahead to have his image cameo in the form of statues or on armor in earlier book adaptations though!
@@NerdoftheRings my thinking on this is it could be a meld of cgi and a real actor like it was for Andy serkis as gollum or Benedict cumberbatch as Smaug . It is the only way it would make sense given the advancement in that kind of technology and given how they did things like the centaurs and griffins in the first film .
Narnia and Lord of The Rings, okay where do I sign up and which series is next to rise to join these two iconic channels? GoT, Eragon? Deltora? etc. I'm now anticipating the greatest fandoms to rise to this momentous occassion.
Aslan said that he and Tash were opposites, so totally opposite that nothing evil could be done for Aslan and nothing good for Tash. He did not say they were EQUAL opposites. It's like comparing 100 million and -1. They are opposite in nature, but completely different in magnitude.
@@oddish4352 That's not what I meant. I've actually read the books, but I was referring to the real life equivalent of Asian and Tash's power comparison that seems awfully familiar. Heck even Narnia hints at it completely.
Tash truly is the most terrifying evil within the Chronicles of Narnia. Jadis was the one who started it all, Rabadash was a vile fool, Miraz felt like an obstacle at best, and the Lady of the Green Kirtle was the embodiment of doubt and despair. But Tash marked the beginning of the end.
It's a crime that this channel has less than 100,000 subscribers. The production quality is amazing! I think that I subscribed when there was about 3,000 subs, and I am so grateful that you've kept it going. I hope that you can get a sponcer soon.
Thankgod for you dude, your channel is about to have a huge influx of Christian catholic and all regions of viewers, thankyou for your voice to guide their journey back in time ❤️🌈
Today, I finished the Narnia saga. Last night, I started the Last Battle and after finishing that first chapter, I was glued to that book. So much that I stayed up ALL NIGHT to read the entire thing! There were so many callbacks and references to all the precious books. And after reading all seven books one after the other, the Last Battle's ending chapter filled my heart with so much happiness, and my eyes were bursting with tears of joy. When I go to Heaven, the first thing I'm gonna do, is find C.S. Lewis and tell him how magnificent of an ending he wrote for his masterpiece fantasy.
In truth, many people loved and revered Tash, including the young kalomean in the last battle, who Aslan greeted and stated that although he often worshipped Tash, in truth everything good in Tash’s name was in reality in Aslan’s name and anything bad done in Aslan’s name was vice versa to Tash.
This is a syncretic belief I often had to confront growing up. Some christians believe that since all good is of god, and from god, that whenever people worship other gods for good things, they are worshiping God and are just confused. Likewise, when someone claims terrible things in God's name, they are talking about another god and are just confused. Not that I believe any of that.
@@TheCrazydude17 well in reality I think it means there’s good and there’s evil, and regardless what name you use or what words, your actions and thoughts which are good, will go to good and whatever is bad will go to bad, regardless what names you say they belong to.
I like that they are solid opposites of the universe like that, if the devil and god do exist in this way I feel it just makes sense, alongside even the devil in turn having a place in the world and plan despite seemingly being an opposite rivaling god.
@@kennethsatria6607 they’re always opposites that coexist in the same space, we see it in our every day lives whether we acknowledge it as that or not, we see death and life in the same space, solid ground and light air, Black and white, day and night, hatred and kindness, order and chaos. Even in science it says for every action there is an opposite reaction.
@@TheCrazydude17 I took it to mean that every good feeds Aslan and every evil feeds Tash regardless of who you are intending to aggrandize by your actions…. Much evil has been done in the name of my religion (true on some level for all of religions) that does not mean it pleased or brought glory to my God.
I was in elementary when I first read about Narnia. Weirdly, I read the Last Battle first because it was the only one of the series that wasn't taken out of our school library. That image of Tash has stuck to my head since then, and it's truly terrifying to me even after nearly four decades. Subscribed. I'll hang out here for awhile to relive my childhood.
Honestly, Tash was never an antagonist at all to begin with down to his actions. For the most part, he shows up when the actual antagonists don't want him to, and complies with the requests of Aslan and his followers while smiting those who used his name falsely. He did ruin Ginger's scheme and was outright hostile to the ape and that captain dude, all of which greatly helped Aslan. The guy looks scary as hell, but overall he has only ever helped the protagonists in the extremely brief moments he showed up as the scariest indirect ally.
I think Tash is the sort of creature who is only allowed to harm those who call on him directly. When Tirian, Jill, Eustace and the gang saw him in the woods, he didn't even seem aware of them.
Dude. I found your channel on a YT suggestion, and I’m already subbed after one video. Good to see someone else appreciates the writings of Lewis and his symbolism and imagery. I’ve never considered wormwood to be a part of Tash’s metaphor, but that’s very interesting. And I definitely appreciate your nods to Lewis’s original intention and belief, too; teared up a little when you talked about the One Who has no equal.
Tash was easily the most fear inducing entity in all of Narnia for me, being the most mysterious and disturbing thing to be described to me. I can't wait to see what your theories of him are in the next episode!
If I remember the books correctly, Tash wins in the end, because he gets what is his and then leaves. In effect, he knew his limits and never directly challenged Aslan, this ensuring his survival with the souls that are his by right.
He would probably have been in Narnian hell tormenting all the souls that failed Aslan's judgement in TLB. Sorta like Satan in the Ninth Circle of Hell in Dante's Inferno.
Oh my word! Tash is a Skeksis! No wonder I found the Dark Crystal movie so creepy as a kid! I had Tash in the back of my mind whenever I saw those disgusting creatures. Awesome summary! Keep at it!
With the number of references to the Skeksis, I'm wondering if Tash might not have been back-of-the-mind inspiration for the people who made the designs!
In my own headcanon, I think of him as an elder god, maybe an aspect of Nyarlathotep. If you think about it, the Chronicles of Narnia and the Cthulhu mythos oddly dovetail in places. Tash in The Last Battle seems a bit like Nyarlathotep's dark cloud form in "The Haunter of the Dark."
Hey it would be great if you could do a history of the Kings and Queens of Narnia starting with King Frank and Queen Helen and ending with King Tirian the last king of Narnia it would be interesting to see! thank you again and I look forward to your next video!
Yeah there’s many interesting facts about the old narnian monarchy (house of frank) like Gale the first empereor of the lone islands and Swanwhite the first recorded Queen of Narnia
The relationship between Aslan and Tash could be similar to that of god and satan. While satan is God’s opposite he is not god’s equal. The same can be said for Aslan and Tash, they are opposites but not equals.
Narnias not an allegory. C.S. Lewis described it as a "supposal", but the most important thing is that good story was essential. There's definitely not as much world building as LOTR, but there's an amazingly deep well to draw from!
I JUST discovered your channel and omg I’m obsessed. You’ve truly brought an already amazing world even more alive to me. Thank you so much and keep it up!
Great video! I look forward to the next one on theories about Tash's origins. The two I already know of are that (1) he was one of the wicked creatures which emerged in the north when Jadis was there in hiding, and (2) he is either Earth's Satan in his Narnian form (like Jesus Christ as Aslan) or a Narnian equivalent. Perhaps, if you take Narnia's living stars as the equivalent to angels, Tash could be a fallen star? Evidently far worse than Coriakin. Just thought it married well with the Wormwood connexion.
I second the Fallen Star theory. Maybe not Satan himself but definitely in close relation. I always found Jadis’ quote about “having to do certain things to obtain power” and that always made me think of Tash.
@@ToyMaggie13 interesting that the bible verse that was quoted mentions wormwood because Lewis uses the name in the book screwtape letters for the junior devil and nephew of screwtape
The simplest answer to me seems to be that Tash is Satan to Aslan's Christ. Tash claims himself to be equal to Aslan, is worshiped as a god, but is wicked and evil. He seems like an anti aslan (and certainly is the AntiChrist of Narnia) but he's not equal to Aslan in any sense. This particularly fits Lewis' view of Satan where Satan is not the advesary of God (as some Christians suppose) because as a mere fallen angel Satan couldn't conceivable oppose God and Jesus (instead in Lewis Satan is the advesary of the archangel Michael). I'm interested to see your next video (liked and subed) but at least imo this seems to fit Lewis' theology and fiction pretty well.
I'm going to have to read The Last Battle again to refresh my memory so I'll be better prepared for your next video. I really enjoy your work and don't mind waiting for the next episode.
Agreed. Tash in The Last Battle and the island of dreams in Voyage of the Dawn Treader have haunted the back of my mind since I was a kid. Further more, the space trilogy often dips into horror. Especially That Hideous Strength, which turns into almost straight up horror near the end. There is even a scene where a human sacrifice is offered in a pseudo science/pagan rite.
@@peterholden2016 that’s what I was going to say! The space trilogy is full of pure horror. Truly scary stuff. But the Beautiful images are even stronger in those books than the scary moments such as being kidnapped by mad scientists, rock climbing in pure darkness, and a evil corporation that tells you to step on a crucifix. Lewis knew how to do it. He’s a genius.
I appreciate your deep dives into Narnia. Arda is much more fleshed out, and so naturally gets a ton more attention, but I love seeing such a level of detail afforded to this world.
Im glad im bumped to this channel I've been longing for Narnia. You see they didnt finished the movie series but Im still hoping they will. I want to see pevensie children again.
The way you describe Tash makes me think he's actually "Death" in the 1 Corinthians sense. "The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death." 1 Corinthians 15:26
I remember the first time I read the description of Tash, I was SO TERRIFIED. I felt I was overshadowed by some evil force, or *by Tash himself* I'm a big fan of Tolkien's work, and there are more horrible creatures in his lore. However, none were described as terrible as Tash.
It really is amazing how just in just handful of sentences--with absolutely no buildup or foreshadowing at all--Lewis was able to create such a chilling scene.
This is the first video of yours that i've been exposed to, but it's safe to say that you got me hooked and i know i will spend my free time watching every video you've uploaded on narnia, this just brought back all the love i had for this story as a kid and i am so happy to go into a deeper study of it now as an adult. i also love the emphasis you have placed on the religious aspect of the story that CS Lewis aimed to communicate to his readers. i really hope this channel continues to grow into the organic numbers it deserves! thank you!!!!
Wow. The production value in these videos is incredible. Thank you for putting all this work into expounding upon The Chronicles of Narnia. My wife and I just finished our Narnia read-through yesterday and watching your videos on Tash and all the other Narnia lore/theories have been a blessing. Keep it up! Also, please do a video on the other pagan gods and deities featured in Narnia and how that relates to Aslan (like why would they be allowed there in the first place? Who made them? What are they?). Thanks!
I have been waiting years to bring to fine focus my awareness of the fiction of one of my greatest human-icons, Lewis, and you are the perfect channel to aid me! Thank God for your passion and work :)
This is the first video of yours I've stumbled upon, but you got my subscribe and like at just 28 secs in. I look forward to exploring your channel. Further up and further in!
This made me want more Narnia movies!! I remember we saw the first 2 new Narnia in my middle school for english classes - then we should write an essay after.
Love your videos on Narnia man! Would you perchance also be intrested in making a video in the future on the history of the dwarfs in Narnia as well? Either way, i'm looking forward to your next video on Narnia!
Though always kind of thought that Tash being an Anti-Aslan more has to do with terms of morality/benevolence than omnipotence (what really is more depicted as Anti-God are Angra Mainyu and his brother or how the Devil in some branches of Christianity have him as being a near equal). But more as in Aslan is completely good whereas Tash is completely evil. Aslan is merciful while Tash is wrathful.
This could make sense if you consider Lewis's views on the after life. Heaven and Hell are not equal even if they are effectively in opposition. All of Hell is like a speck of dust to the endless world of Heaven.
I don't think there are any prominent branches of Christianity that canonically hold satan as GOD's equal. It is usually just a folk belief or some popular misunderstanding.
I read the Last Battle in 5th grade, completing my journey through Narnia. When I encountered Tash and his frightening mural that appeared in the beginning of the chapter, I knew he was certainly a menacing force. I always felt there was more to say about him, but in the end it seemed he was just another force of evil that devoured lesser evils as did Jadis.
It's been like 16 actual years since I read the books, to the point that I've forgotten nearly everything about them. But I saw the thumbnail and immediately had this singular memory of reading the opening description and how striking Tash's description was.
The first time I read The Last Battle as a child, Tash scared me so much I got goosebumps and had to put the book down for a while. As an adult I have an insatiable appetite for cosmic horror. Coincidence? 🤔😆
I appreciate your dedication, time, and work you put into this channel. I've already learned alot and reap from the seeds you've planted. Looking forward to getting to The Last Battle so I can see Tash firsthand.
An amazing job with this breakdown and explanation of Tash my friend. I wish my late grandmother was here to watch this video. It was she along with a teacher of mine who introduced me to the Chronicles of Narnia and she truly would’ve enjoyed this video.
Part of me wonders if Tash had been called into the world of Narnia, either by the ancestors of the Calormen as one of ancestral gods, or by Jadis, summoning dark spirits to try to break the barrier made by the tree from the Apple in the central garden. The fact that he isn't able to just wreak whatever havok he wants on the world suggests that he bound somehow--and while he is Aslan's opposite, he is nowhere his equal, so he stays in those bounds to avoid having the Great Lion unleash his wrath on him.
I am so proud and happy because someone like you exist! Someone with a definitely channel who makes these amazing detailed videos of Narnia. Thank you sooo much for your effort! These videos are one of a kind i swear.
Thank you so much for your videos! I watch them over and over! By the Lion, I don’t know how you do it, but keep it up! I’m so happy that I’ve stumbled on your channel! Keep it up, and I can’t wait for part 2!
@@IntotheWardrobe Just found this because someone on The Narnia webpage on Facebook said to check it out. LOVE this! Your narration is perfect and illustrations are superb! I so hope you get into the kids characters too!
I have just recently finished listening to the box set of the Narnia series. I had read it many years ago, but this was like rediscovering them all over again. I can't tell you the dread I felt at the beginning of The Last Battle, nor the sadness as I witnessed the end of Narnia. This episode rekindled the dread I felt at the first appearance of Tash. Thank you so much for your narration and insight into this wonderful series.
I’m not sure what theories already exist regarding Tash but I always figured Tash was the narnian form of lucifer. Much like Aslan is the Narnian form of Jesus. Tash would’ve found a way into narnia and tricked the calormen into thinking he was their god. Or maybe the pirates whose descendants became the calormen brought him in with them when they found a way into narnia
I always thought that Jadis was Lucifer and Tash represented Allah which I guess is the same thing. I guess Tash is like the Antichrist because he claimed to be Aslan in a tent
I just discovered your channel and it is amazing! You have earned another subscription! Another aspect of Tash not mentioned in this video is that the Tisrocs claimed descent from him, as related by Aravis when she is telling her story just after she is introduced in "The Horse and His Boy". As a lifelong fan of Narnia, I have long pondered whether this claim is spurious or if there is some truth to it.
It makes me think of the classical world, where people liked to claim descent from a god. For example, Julius Caesar liked to claim his family was descended from Venus through the mythical founder of Rome, Aeneas. I think the Near Eastern kings (Persian etc) also claimed and were worshipped as literal gods.
Tash mostly represents Lucifer, the fallen and rebellious angel who dared to defy God. And as Aslan is capable of going to all existing universes, to cause pain is suffering. Once again I congratulate you, for the excellent work you do in creating your videos. See you soon.
The Last Battle has always been probably my favorite of the Narniad(same with the Horse and His Boy actually). Tash is an interesting figure, the simplest explanation would be he is Satan himself.
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I would be curious to know about Uncle Andrew's story. It would also be curious to know more about Charn
I agree I would like to know about Uncle Andrew and his Godmother. I am curious where that sand came from to create the rings
Being from the other side of the world from yours, as much as I want to be part of your patreon, it is still so difficult for me. As a new subscriber though, I will make sure to support your channel as much as I can. I have never wanted to give all out support on any RUclips channel more than yours. I am just so happy to find your channel. Thank you so much for all of your hard work.
@@yelzified so glad you're a part of this community! Thanks so much for the encouragement!
Ooh what about Shift? Or Rishda Tarkhaan?
As your wife, I know firsthand how much work you put into these videos. I love watching your channel grow and seeing how much the fans love your videos. Keep up the hard work!
That’s very sweet and supportive of your husband’s work. 😊 We immensely enjoy this channel and have been looking for something like this for awhile. Thanks to your husband.
This is just to cute
This is beautiful. That was a very nice thing to say to your husband.
Also, I agree! I love these videos too!
Love to see a supportive partner!
That's what's up.
Excellent work, my friend! Tash FREAKS ME OUT!
Not gonna lie I rushed to this before the Faenor video, but its up next!
Nerd of the rings same here !! How they are going to do this in Netflix’s version of narnia I don’t know should be interesting .
It'll be a while before we see Tash (in the flesh at least) on Netflix. Would be cool if they planned enough ahead to have his image cameo in the form of statues or on armor in earlier book adaptations though!
@@NerdoftheRings my thinking on this is it could be a meld of cgi and a real actor like it was for Andy serkis as gollum or Benedict cumberbatch as Smaug . It is the only way it would make sense given the advancement in that kind of technology and given how they did things like the centaurs and griffins in the first film .
Narnia and Lord of The Rings, okay where do I sign up and which series is next to rise to join these two iconic channels? GoT, Eragon? Deltora? etc. I'm now anticipating the greatest fandoms to rise to this momentous occassion.
Aslan said that he and Tash were opposites, so totally opposite that nothing evil could be done for Aslan and nothing good for Tash. He did not say they were EQUAL opposites. It's like comparing 100 million and -1. They are opposite in nature, but completely different in magnitude.
Excellent comment!
Sounds awfully familiar, can't remember where it's from
@@SuperNovaDragonYT "The Last Battle", Ch. 15.
@@oddish4352 That's not what I meant. I've actually read the books, but I was referring to the real life equivalent of Asian and Tash's power comparison that seems awfully familiar. Heck even Narnia hints at it completely.
I do regret the seeming disparity in power between Tash and Aslan.
Would have been cool if they had been on even footing
Tash truly is the most terrifying evil within the Chronicles of Narnia. Jadis was the one who started it all, Rabadash was a vile fool, Miraz felt like an obstacle at best, and the Lady of the Green Kirtle was the embodiment of doubt and despair. But Tash marked the beginning of the end.
You are right. Dread and malevolence beyond earthly comprehensive. We shall prevail.❤
I remember when I was young, I literally couldn't finish reading "The Last Battle" because the illustrations of Vulture Boy scared me so much.
SAME!!!! I legit couldn't go in woods anymore without that in the back of my mind!
That's how I felt about the hag and werewolf from Caspian.
Me too bro
SAME. I still can’t do it and I’m 21 now. The audiobook really screwed me up.
Ya'll should listen to Focus on the Family Radio Theatre version. Stuff of nightmares!
It's a crime that this channel has less than 100,000 subscribers. The production quality is amazing! I think that I subscribed when there was about 3,000 subs, and I am so grateful that you've kept it going. I hope that you can get a sponcer soon.
Thankgod for you dude, your channel is about to have a huge influx of Christian catholic and all regions of viewers, thankyou for your voice to guide their journey back in time ❤️🌈
Today, I finished the Narnia saga. Last night, I started the Last Battle and after finishing that first chapter, I was glued to that book. So much that I stayed up ALL NIGHT to read the entire thing! There were so many callbacks and references to all the precious books. And after reading all seven books one after the other, the Last Battle's ending chapter filled my heart with so much happiness, and my eyes were bursting with tears of joy. When I go to Heaven, the first thing I'm gonna do, is find C.S. Lewis and tell him how magnificent of an ending he wrote for his masterpiece fantasy.
Good on ya. As a young boy, I read all 7 books in a blur of a winter break from school. Never to be equaled.
In truth, many people loved and revered Tash, including the young kalomean in the last battle, who Aslan greeted and stated that although he often worshipped Tash, in truth everything good in Tash’s name was in reality in Aslan’s name and anything bad done in Aslan’s name was vice versa to Tash.
This is a syncretic belief I often had to confront growing up. Some christians believe that since all good is of god, and from god, that whenever people worship other gods for good things, they are worshiping God and are just confused. Likewise, when someone claims terrible things in God's name, they are talking about another god and are just confused.
Not that I believe any of that.
@@TheCrazydude17 well in reality I think it means there’s good and there’s evil, and regardless what name you use or what words, your actions and thoughts which are good, will go to good and whatever is bad will go to bad, regardless what names you say they belong to.
I like that they are solid opposites of the universe like that, if the devil and god do exist in this way I feel it just makes sense, alongside even the devil in turn having a place in the world and plan despite seemingly being an opposite rivaling god.
@@kennethsatria6607 they’re always opposites that coexist in the same space, we see it in our every day lives whether we acknowledge it as that or not, we see death and life in the same space, solid ground and light air, Black and white, day and night, hatred and kindness, order and chaos. Even in science it says for every action there is an opposite reaction.
@@TheCrazydude17 I took it to mean that every good feeds Aslan and every evil feeds Tash regardless of who you are intending to aggrandize by your actions…. Much evil has been done in the name of my religion (true on some level for all of religions) that does not mean it pleased or brought glory to my God.
Guys I'm calling it. Tash is a skeksis that somehow traveled to Narnia.
Mmmmmmmmm, there should be delicious essence in these lands, yes! Mmmmmmmmmm
More like a greater demon of Tzeentch.
yeah 1:07 is literally just the chamberlain
@@SleepySloth2705 Hmmmmmmmmmmm, yeeees...
Skek’Tash
I was in elementary when I first read about Narnia. Weirdly, I read the Last Battle first because it was the only one of the series that wasn't taken out of our school library. That image of Tash has stuck to my head since then, and it's truly terrifying to me even after nearly four decades.
Subscribed. I'll hang out here for awhile to relive my childhood.
Honestly, Tash was never an antagonist at all to begin with down to his actions. For the most part, he shows up when the actual antagonists don't want him to, and complies with the requests of Aslan and his followers while smiting those who used his name falsely. He did ruin Ginger's scheme and was outright hostile to the ape and that captain dude, all of which greatly helped Aslan. The guy looks scary as hell, but overall he has only ever helped the protagonists in the extremely brief moments he showed up as the scariest indirect ally.
I think Tash is the sort of creature who is only allowed to harm those who call on him directly. When Tirian, Jill, Eustace and the gang saw him in the woods, he didn't even seem aware of them.
As much as Tash creeps me out, your comment makes perfect sense. Thank you!
@@talithakoum3922 I feel he was probably busy then these asshole mortals call upon him so he comes gets even for ruining his day then leaves
Actually, he wasn’t helping the protagonists, he was just allowed to do awful things to those guys for his own personal pleasure.
@@ChaiKitty7779agreed,
Dude. I found your channel on a YT suggestion, and I’m already subbed after one video. Good to see someone else appreciates the writings of Lewis and his symbolism and imagery. I’ve never considered wormwood to be a part of Tash’s metaphor, but that’s very interesting. And I definitely appreciate your nods to Lewis’s original intention and belief, too; teared up a little when you talked about the One Who has no equal.
When you said Wormwood i thought you were talking about the Screwtape Letters.
Tash was easily the most fear inducing entity in all of Narnia for me, being the most mysterious and disturbing thing to be described to me. I can't wait to see what your theories of him are in the next episode!
If I remember the books correctly, Tash wins in the end, because he gets what is his and then leaves. In effect, he knew his limits and never directly challenged Aslan, this ensuring his survival with the souls that are his by right.
He would probably have been in Narnian hell tormenting all the souls that failed Aslan's judgement in TLB. Sorta like Satan in the Ninth Circle of Hell in Dante's Inferno.
You've just awakened my interest into Narnia lore, this is amazing.
Oh my word! Tash is a Skeksis! No wonder I found the Dark Crystal movie so creepy as a kid! I had Tash in the back of my mind whenever I saw those disgusting creatures. Awesome summary! Keep at it!
With the number of references to the Skeksis, I'm wondering if Tash might not have been back-of-the-mind inspiration for the people who made the designs!
There’s something lovecraftian about Tash especially with the lack of details and air of mystery surrounding him.
In my own headcanon, I think of him as an elder god, maybe an aspect of Nyarlathotep. If you think about it, the Chronicles of Narnia and the Cthulhu mythos oddly dovetail in places.
Tash in The Last Battle seems a bit like Nyarlathotep's dark cloud form in "The Haunter of the Dark."
Great video. Tash is one of the most disturbing characters from my childhood
It’s been years since I’ve read any of the books and o completely forgot about Tash. Definitely underrated, wish we got more of this villain!
I have read the entire book series. keep it up this channel is great
Hey it would be great if you could do a history of the Kings and Queens of Narnia starting with King Frank and Queen Helen and ending with King Tirian the last king of Narnia it would be interesting to see! thank you again and I look forward to your next video!
Yeah there’s many interesting facts about the old narnian monarchy (house of frank) like Gale the first empereor of the lone islands and Swanwhite the first recorded Queen of Narnia
The relationship between Aslan and Tash could be similar to that of god and satan. While satan is God’s opposite he is not god’s equal. The same can be said for Aslan and Tash, they are opposites but not equals.
Yeah but you got to remember that God literally created Satan he is a fallen angel
@@nmoney6655 True but even in other mythologies there are instances where there are gods whom are opposites but not equal in power
I'm actually shocked I haven't seen any channels going into Narnian lore, so this is an instant sub for me!
Perhaps because Narnia is an allegory. It just doesn't hold a candle to the world building of Tolkien.
Narnias not an allegory. C.S. Lewis described it as a "supposal", but the most important thing is that good story was essential. There's definitely not as much world building as LOTR, but there's an amazingly deep well to draw from!
I remember when I first read The Last Battle. Tash scared me so much
I just looked at the book like WTF
So Tash is a Skeksi that escapes from the world of the dark crystal into Narnia.
That begs the question; what happened to his mystic counterpart?
@@ezrastardust3124 intriguing question. 🤔
@@beardedpanda5086 it's aslan
@@ezrastardust3124 Just kinda vibing in a hammock on some random beach.
So Chamberlain still lives,still draining essense with the power of the Dark Crystal.
I would love a video on the stars! The rules and laws, the punishments that sent the old star to earth, the coals, everything!
Oh, thank you so much for doing this video. I have always wondered about him, and that is why I commented about it last time. This is amazing :)
*Tash walks around Narnia.*
Tzeentch: Oh. Well there goes my "Father of the Century" award.
So i wasnt the only tzeentchian follower here
BLOOD FOR THE BLOOD GOD!!!!
Tzeentch:JUST AS PLAAAANED NYE hehehe
Yess gonna subscribe. Narnia was my childhood series. I still remember how much I like the white witch.
Love how the video about Tash ended with emphasis on how awesome Aslan is.
It’s how it should be 😌
I JUST discovered your channel and omg I’m obsessed. You’ve truly brought an already amazing world even more alive to me. Thank you so much and keep it up!
Thank you very much for the videos! Finally my question will be answered.
Great video! I look forward to the next one on theories about Tash's origins. The two I already know of are that (1) he was one of the wicked creatures which emerged in the north when Jadis was there in hiding, and (2) he is either Earth's Satan in his Narnian form (like Jesus Christ as Aslan) or a Narnian equivalent.
Perhaps, if you take Narnia's living stars as the equivalent to angels, Tash could be a fallen star? Evidently far worse than Coriakin. Just thought it married well with the Wormwood connexion.
I second the Fallen Star theory. Maybe not Satan himself but definitely in close relation. I always found Jadis’ quote about “having to do certain things to obtain power” and that always made me think of Tash.
@@loremaster234 That's a really interesting way to look at that. I'll admit, I never thought of that, but it makes sense in a way.
I think Tash is representing the Anti-Christ (from the book of Revelations) who is the son of Satan.
@@ToyMaggie13 interesting that the bible verse that was quoted mentions wormwood because Lewis uses the name in the book screwtape letters for the junior devil and nephew of screwtape
@@michelleflood7225 Oh yeah! “The Screwtape Letters”! I read that book in school!
The simplest answer to me seems to be that Tash is Satan to Aslan's Christ. Tash claims himself to be equal to Aslan, is worshiped as a god, but is wicked and evil. He seems like an anti aslan (and certainly is the AntiChrist of Narnia) but he's not equal to Aslan in any sense. This particularly fits Lewis' view of Satan where Satan is not the advesary of God (as some Christians suppose) because as a mere fallen angel Satan couldn't conceivable oppose God and Jesus (instead in Lewis Satan is the advesary of the archangel Michael). I'm interested to see your next video (liked and subed) but at least imo this seems to fit Lewis' theology and fiction pretty well.
Satan is our adversary
He did try to oppose God and convinced a third of Creation
@@ChristianAuditore14
Not an equal Adversary in power to God, is what he's saying
I'm going to have to read The Last Battle again to refresh my memory so I'll be better prepared for your next video. I really enjoy your work and don't mind waiting for the next episode.
I always thought Tash was meant to be Satan but I love this analysis of his character too
He legitimately frightens me so much 😱
@ezrastardust3124 yes I daw Tash as Satan of Narnia
C.W Lewis could have been a great horror-genre author.
Agreed. Tash in The Last Battle and the island of dreams in Voyage of the Dawn Treader have haunted the back of my mind since I was a kid. Further more, the space trilogy often dips into horror. Especially That Hideous Strength, which turns into almost straight up horror near the end. There is even a scene where a human sacrifice is offered in a pseudo science/pagan rite.
Correction-*C.S* Lewis. I suppose Lewis did write the Screwtape Letters if that counts.
He comes very close to writing horror in the second of his sci-fi trilogy, Perelandra.
@@peterholden2016 that’s what I was going to say! The space trilogy is full of pure horror. Truly scary stuff. But the Beautiful images are even stronger in those books than the scary moments such as being kidnapped by mad scientists, rock climbing in pure darkness, and a evil corporation that tells you to step on a crucifix. Lewis knew how to do it. He’s a genius.
For sure. I only recently recognized that the chapter of the Magician's Nephew in Chan was my first brush with cosmic horror.
So glad to have found this channel, congrats on 1 more sun.
You made my Saturday, man! Keep up the great work
I just went on a c.s. Lewis spree over the last few months, screw tape letters Atm. So glad I found this channel. Thank you for your hard work.
Well Done again on another fab video, have told a load of friends about this fabulous channel. Long live narnia may it forever be in my heart
I appreciate your deep dives into Narnia. Arda is much more fleshed out, and so naturally gets a ton more attention, but I love seeing such a level of detail afforded to this world.
What a great channel!!!! Would love to see your treatments of Reepicheep and, personally, the full story of Susan.
Finally a new video!!! And what a topic!!!
Im glad im bumped to this channel I've been longing for Narnia. You see they didnt finished the movie series but Im still hoping they will. I want to see pevensie children again.
The way you describe Tash makes me think he's actually "Death" in the 1 Corinthians sense.
"The last enemy that shall be destroyed is death." 1 Corinthians 15:26
When I think about Aslan .. the Lion of Judah comes to my mind.
I was in my 20's when I read the Chronicles of Narnia and yeah Tash freaked me out even then.
I had no idea I needed this kind of content until I saw this video!
I remember the first time I read the description of Tash, I was SO TERRIFIED. I felt I was overshadowed by some evil force, or *by Tash himself*
I'm a big fan of Tolkien's work, and there are more horrible creatures in his lore. However, none were described as terrible as Tash.
It really is amazing how just in just handful of sentences--with absolutely no buildup or foreshadowing at all--Lewis was able to create such a chilling scene.
That is why you should worship Tash! Tash! Tash! Inexorable Tash!
Me too.
I just found your channel and I'm so glad I did! It's nice to hear more things about the world of Narnia!
This is the first video of yours that i've been exposed to, but it's safe to say that you got me hooked and i know i will spend my free time watching every video you've uploaded on narnia, this just brought back all the love i had for this story as a kid and i am so happy to go into a deeper study of it now as an adult. i also love the emphasis you have placed on the religious aspect of the story that CS Lewis aimed to communicate to his readers. i really hope this channel continues to grow into the organic numbers it deserves! thank you!!!!
Great video. Tash is the stuff of nightmares. It really scared me as a child.
Wow. The production value in these videos is incredible. Thank you for putting all this work into expounding upon The Chronicles of Narnia. My wife and I just finished our Narnia read-through yesterday and watching your videos on Tash and all the other Narnia lore/theories have been a blessing. Keep it up!
Also, please do a video on the other pagan gods and deities featured in Narnia and how that relates to Aslan (like why would they be allowed there in the first place? Who made them? What are they?). Thanks!
Very glad to see a new video on this channel!
I have been waiting years to bring to fine focus my awareness of the fiction of one of my greatest human-icons, Lewis, and you are the perfect channel to aid me! Thank God for your passion and work :)
By the Lion's mane - this was worth the wait ! 🦁
This is the first video of yours I've stumbled upon, but you got my subscribe and like at just 28 secs in. I look forward to exploring your channel. Further up and further in!
I just came across this video and i am astonished with the quality. Liked and subscribed, keep it going, really good job!
This made me want more Narnia movies!! I remember we saw the first 2 new Narnia in my middle school for english classes - then we should write an essay after.
Hopefully Netflix Narnia won't disappoint!
@@IntotheWardrobe Netflix can make decent adoptations :D but i didnt knew that :) have u made a hero and villain power chart video yet :)?
This is the first video that Ive watched in the chanel. Great work!! Subscribed ☺
Great video as usual. 5:38 what a hauntingly beautiful image
Sounds like his existence was a real “Pain in The Tash!”
- Narnian Euphemism, Probably
Ok, I’ll see myself out. ➡️🚪
Woah you ain't getting out that aslanly. Now sit your tash down and pay for crimes.
Underrated comment friend.
This made my day, thanks.
Tie this fella down! Give him twenty Tashes!
This channel is everything my Narnian heart has been craving.
Love your videos on Narnia man!
Would you perchance also be intrested in making a video in the future on the history of the dwarfs in Narnia as well? Either way, i'm looking forward to your next video on Narnia!
Though always kind of thought that Tash being an Anti-Aslan more has to do with terms of morality/benevolence than omnipotence (what really is more depicted as Anti-God are Angra Mainyu and his brother or how the Devil in some branches of Christianity have him as being a near equal).
But more as in Aslan is completely good whereas Tash is completely evil. Aslan is merciful while Tash is wrathful.
This could make sense if you consider Lewis's views on the after life. Heaven and Hell are not equal even if they are effectively in opposition. All of Hell is like a speck of dust to the endless world of Heaven.
I don't think there are any prominent branches of Christianity that canonically hold satan as GOD's equal. It is usually just a folk belief or some popular misunderstanding.
if your looking at any "branch" that claims that satan is in anyway Gods equal your not looking at Christianity your looking at a cult
In Revelations Jesus is wrathful. He will have a sword for a tongue.
@@tylerpatti9038 Much blood was spilled to ensure that no branches of Christianity considered Satan to be God's equal...
Discovered you channel thanks to this video. Good work, and really interesting!
Just stumbled onto your channel, looking forward to going back through your older videos… I very much enjoyed this one
I read the Last Battle in 5th grade, completing my journey through Narnia. When I encountered Tash and his frightening mural that appeared in the beginning of the chapter, I knew he was certainly a menacing force. I always felt there was more to say about him, but in the end it seemed he was just another force of evil that devoured lesser evils as did Jadis.
It's been like 16 actual years since I read the books, to the point that I've forgotten nearly everything about them. But I saw the thumbnail and immediately had this singular memory of reading the opening description and how striking Tash's description was.
The first time I read The Last Battle as a child, Tash scared me so much I got goosebumps and had to put the book down for a while. As an adult I have an insatiable appetite for cosmic horror. Coincidence? 🤔😆
I’m the same, but I still can’t read the last battle again 😅 it still scares me
I absolutely love this channel I get so excited whenever you post. Looking fkoto the next video
I appreciate your dedication, time, and work you put into this channel. I've already learned alot and reap from the seeds you've planted. Looking forward to getting to The Last Battle so I can see Tash firsthand.
okay, this channel is dope, subbed.
This was worth the wait 😊
An amazing job with this breakdown and explanation of Tash my friend. I wish my late grandmother was here to watch this video. It was she along with a teacher of mine who introduced me to the Chronicles of Narnia and she truly would’ve enjoyed this video.
Part of me wonders if Tash had been called into the world of Narnia, either by the ancestors of the Calormen as one of ancestral gods, or by Jadis, summoning dark spirits to try to break the barrier made by the tree from the Apple in the central garden. The fact that he isn't able to just wreak whatever havok he wants on the world suggests that he bound somehow--and while he is Aslan's opposite, he is nowhere his equal, so he stays in those bounds to avoid having the Great Lion unleash his wrath on him.
I am so proud and happy because someone like you exist! Someone with a definitely channel who makes these amazing detailed videos of Narnia. Thank you sooo much for your effort! These videos are one of a kind i swear.
Thanks so much for your encouragement!
Mate, these videos are awesome
Take your time, we’ll be ready to watch when ya post. Keep up the great worj
Thank goodness I found your channel! Couldn't be more grateful.
It's amazing how you were able to draw forth my own feelings about Tash in words at the first 5 seconds of this video
I just stumbled into this wonderful place and I am excited to binge your material.
So glad you discovered the channel!
These are best Narnia videos that I ever watched, thanks for going throught them with me!
Thanks for watching and also for your encouragement!
Thank you so much for your videos! I watch them over and over! By the Lion, I don’t know how you do it, but keep it up! I’m so happy that I’ve stumbled on your channel! Keep it up, and I can’t wait for part 2!
Wow! Thank you for the encouragement. Really means a great deal.
@@IntotheWardrobe Just found this because someone on The Narnia webpage on Facebook said to check it out. LOVE this! Your narration is perfect and illustrations are superb! I so hope you get into the kids characters too!
What a great channel! Thanks for your work, man.
Much appreciated!
Amazing video! Great atmosphere, music, speaking, content. Thank you!
Great videos Can't belive the quality great Work
Thank you for reawakening my ancient love for the chronicles, instant sub from me. Really good work, cheers 👍
Thanks for the A2A this video. Brought back memories from my childhood. Hope to subscribe to your channel.
Oh man I want more of this guy. Come on give us part 2!
I have just recently finished listening to the box set of the Narnia series. I had read it many years ago, but this was like rediscovering them all over again. I can't tell you the dread I felt at the beginning of The Last Battle, nor the sadness as I witnessed the end of Narnia. This episode rekindled the dread I felt at the first appearance of Tash. Thank you so much for your narration and insight into this wonderful series.
Such a tone of dread--even in the opening pages. Really amazing writing.
I’m not sure what theories already exist regarding Tash but I always figured Tash was the narnian form of lucifer. Much like Aslan is the Narnian form of Jesus. Tash would’ve found a way into narnia and tricked the calormen into thinking he was their god. Or maybe the pirates whose descendants became the calormen brought him in with them when they found a way into narnia
I always thought that Jadis was Lucifer and Tash represented Allah which I guess is the same thing. I guess Tash is like the Antichrist because he claimed to be Aslan in a tent
@@patrickphilip777 Allah is God. Lol I’m not a Muslim either. Tash represents the anti christ. Hence the Last Battle, revelations
Jadis incarnate ?
@@33Dakes But you were a very naughty king letting Sauron trick you like that. (I had to sorry, the joke was stronger than myself).
@@axeltavarez1367 I was lord of the earth. The Eldar were doomed.
This is so helpful, keep doing this man!
I just discovered your channel and it is amazing! You have earned another subscription! Another aspect of Tash not mentioned in this video is that the Tisrocs claimed descent from him, as
related by Aravis when she is telling her story just after she is introduced in "The Horse and His Boy". As a lifelong fan of Narnia, I have long pondered whether this claim is spurious or if there is some truth to it.
Thanks so much for subscribing! You're absolutely right--its an interesting detail. I'll be discussing this in the next episode...stay tuned!
It makes me think of the classical world, where people liked to claim descent from a god. For example, Julius Caesar liked to claim his family was descended from Venus through the mythical founder of Rome, Aeneas. I think the Near Eastern kings (Persian etc) also claimed and were worshipped as literal gods.
I love these videos! Thanks for enriching my life!
Tash mostly represents Lucifer, the fallen and rebellious angel who dared to defy God.
And as Aslan is capable of going to all existing universes, to cause pain is suffering.
Once again I congratulate you, for the excellent work you do in creating your videos.
See you soon.
New to the channel, but this and the Life of Jadis videos were just incredible and well-written 😘👌 Thank you so much!
Wow! Thank you so much!
@@IntotheWardrobe Tash be giving me some tzeentch vibes.
I do my best to re-read all the Chronicles between October and December 31. Done so for many years. It's like visiting old friends.
The Last Battle has always been probably my favorite of the Narniad(same with the Horse and His Boy actually).
Tash is an interesting figure, the simplest explanation would be he is Satan himself.
Now I suspect Tash may have inspired both the Skeksis from The Dark Crystal and the Lords of Change of Warhammer