Peter Pan
Peter Pan
Peter Pan (/ˈpiːtər ˈpæn/) is a fictional character created by Scottish novelist and playwright J.M. Barrie. A free-spirited and mischievous young boy who can fly and never grows up, Peter Pan spends his never-ending childhood having adventures on the mythical island of Neverland as the leader of the Lost Boys, interacting with fairies, pirates, mermaids, Native Americans, and occasionally ordinary children from the world outside Neverland.
Etymology
The name "Peter Pan" has its roots in Greek mythology. Pan is the Greek god of the wild, shepherds, and flocks. The name "Peter" is derived from the Greek "Petros" meaning "rock" or "stone", symbolizing stability.
Related Terms
- Neverland: The magical island where Peter Pan and the Lost Boys reside.
- Lost Boys: The group of boys who were lost by their parents after they "fall out of their perambulators" and came to live in Neverland.
- Captain Hook: The main antagonist of the Peter Pan stories.
- Tinker Bell: A fairy and Peter Pan's closest friend.
- Wendy Darling: A young girl who befriends Peter Pan and often plays a motherly role in the stories.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Peter Pan
- Wikipedia's article - Peter Pan
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