In C. S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, Mr. and Mrs. Beaver have this conversation with the children about the Christ figure, Aslan: “Is—is he a man?” asked Lucy. “Aslan a man!” said Mr. Beaver sternly. “… Aslan is a lion—the Lion, the great Lion.” “Ooh!” said Susan. “… Is he—quite safe? I shall feel rather nervous about meeting a lion.” “That you will, dearie, and no mistake,” said Mrs. Beaver; “if there’s anyone who can appear before Aslan without their knees knocking,