Unveiling the Enigmatic Origins of Star Wars' World Between Worlds: Anakin Skywalker's Path to Redemption
Discover the captivating allure of Star Wars' World Between Worlds, an enigmatic realm central to Anakin Skywalker's triumphant return Unveiling a mesmerizing narrative parallel to Narnia's rendition, delve into the captivating depths of these extraordinary worlds
Summary
An interview with Dave Filoni confirms that the inspiration for Ahsoka's World Between Worlds in Star Wars came from C.S Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia.
The World Between Worlds in Star Wars is portrayed as a metaphysical realm filled with multiple portals that transcend time and space, reminiscent of the Wood Between Worlds in Narnia. This mystical forest granted access to different worlds through pools of water.
Filoni's employment of mythological concepts in introducing fresh elements to the Star Wars universe mirrors George Lucas's approach of drawing inspiration from various sources to create a unique yet familiar cosmic mythology. The Force nexus present in the World Between Worlds stands out as one of the most fascinating components in the recent Star Wars canon.
Dave Filoni, during an interview, confirmed that Ahsoka's World Between Worlds, a Force nexus in Star Wars that brought back Anakin Skywalker, was originally inspired by C.S Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia. In Star Wars Rebels episode 5, Ahsoka Tano had a significant Force vision where she encountered Anakin in the World Between Worlds, a metaphysical realm with numerous doorways across time and space. This realm was first seen in the animated show Star Wars Rebels, which Tano had previously visited with Jedi Ezra Bridger. The inspiration for this concept came from the "Wood Between Worlds" in C.S Lewis' book The Magician's Nephew, which is a forest containing multiple pools that grant access to different worlds. A video of Dave Filoni's interview, where he discusses this inspiration, can be found below and includes the funny "Lazy Sunday" song from SNL about Andy Samberg and Chris Parnell going to watch the Narnia movies.
How Does The World Between Worlds Compare To Narnia's Version?
: Filoni's insights into the World Between Worlds and its influences from Narnia, attributed to his wife's expertise in mythology and lore, captivate Star Wars enthusiasts who are determined to unravel the enigmatic realm at the core of the Star Wars universe.
The Wood Between Worlds in The Magician's Nephew allowed travelers to reach numerous worlds, each represented by a pool of water. Among the three primary worlds explored were Earth, Narnia, and Charn, the latter being the original home of the White Witch before her arrival in Narnia. However, these worlds and the forest itself could only be accessed and departed from using enchanting green and yellow rings. In contrast, the World Between Worlds possesses a more profound cosmic nature, featuring bridges suspended amidst a vast sea of stars. Similarly, Star Wars Rebels depicted the Force nexus as a place with multiple doors, enabling passage not only through different points in space but also across various periods of time.
It is fascinating to witness how Filoni uses various mythological elements to inspire new aspects of the ongoing Star Wars lore and canon. Similar to George Lucas in the original and prequel trilogies, he draws ideas from different sources to create a mythology that feels both fresh and familiar. Although it remains uncertain whether Anakin or the World Between Worlds will reappear in future episodes of Ahsoka, the Force nexus undeniably stands out as one of the most captivating elements in recent Star Wars canon.
New episodes of Ahsoka are released on Disney+ every Tuesday at 6pm PT / 9pm ET.
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