That Hideous Strength Terms

The eldils (or elidila) are otherworldly beings similar to angels. They are usually imperceptible to humans and reside in “Deep Heaven,” the area between planets that humans know as outer space. Most eldils are good… read analysis of Eldil

An Oyarsa (plural Oyéresu) is an eldil that guides and protects a planet. Each planet in the Field of Arbol (the solar system) has an Oyarsa. In That Hideous Strength, Elwin Ransom communes with… read analysis of Oyarsa

“Macrobes” is the name by which Professor Frost and the N.I.C.E. refer to Earth’s dark eldils. They are analogous to Christian demons, and their leadership of the N.I.C.E. (which they achieved by communicating with… read analysis of Macrobes