What are possible historical parallels in The Lion King?

While "The Lion King" mirrors story lines of Moses, Hamlet and Greek and Egyptian mythology, cast members of the musical have for years drawn parallels with Nelson Mandela and the end of apartheid. read more

I do not know of any historical parallels that The Lion King has, but I do know that it parallels Shakespeare's Hamlet. Not exactly historical, but interesting nonetheless! This page may be out of date. read more

In The Lion King, Simba develops incredibly deep friendships with the ever-entertaining Timone and Pumbaa. The two friends support him while he is alone and in exile. They teach him how to enjoy life. Hamlet has a friend from college, Horatio. read more

‘David Winiewski’s 1992 picture book version of the African epic “Sundiata, Lion king of Mali” and the actual historical account of the 13 th century lion king, Sundiata, are both badly served by Disney’s “The lion king”. read more