| Pamina | |
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Real Name |
Pamina |
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First Appearance |
The Magic Flute (September 30, 1791) |
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Original Publisher |
Freihaus-Theater auf der Wieden |
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Created by |
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart |
Origin[]
Pamina is the gentle and virtuous daughter of the Queen of the Night in Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute. Initially imprisoned by Sarastro, she is caught between her mother’s vengeful demands and Sarastro’s path of wisdom and enlightenment. Though she begins as a damsel in distress, Pamina proves herself brave, compassionate, and loyal—especially in her deep love for Prince Tamino. Together, they undergo trials of fire and water, emerging spiritually enlightened and united in love. Pamina represents purity, emotional depth, and the harmony of heart and reason in the opera’s symbolic journey.
Public Domain Appearances[]
All published appearances of Pamina from before January 1, 1931 are public domain in the US.
Some notable appearances are listed below:
Public Domain Stage Appearances[]
- The Magic Flute (1791)
- The Labyrinth or The Struggle with the Elements. The Magic Flute's Second Part (1798)
Public Domain Literary Appearances[]
- The Magic Flute: A Poetic Fantasy (1920)