This article is about the character from Sleeping Beauty. For other articles that share the same name, see Aurora (disambiguation). Princess Aurora (also known as Sleeping Beauty and Briar Rose) is the titular protagonist of Disney's 1959 animated feature film Sleeping Beauty. She is the daughter of King Stefan and Queen Leah. On the day of her christening, Aurora was cursed by the evil fairy.. Aurora, the enchanting princess from Disney's "Sleeping Beauty," has captivated audiences since her debut in 1959. But how much do you really know about this iconic character? Did you know that Aurora is one of the few Disney princesses with violet eyes? Or that her name means "dawn" in Latin, symbolizing new beginnings? Aurora's story is filled with fascinating details, from her royal lineage.
Aurora, also known as Sleeping Beauty or Briar Rose, [1] [2] [3] is a fictional character who appears in Disney Animation 's 1959 film Sleeping Beauty. Voiced by Mary Costa, Aurora is the only child of King Stefan and Queen Leah. An evil fairy named Maleficent seeks revenge for not being invited to Aurora's christening and curses the newborn princess, foretelling that she will prick her finger.. Aurora - A Princess from Medieval England Aurora, also known as Sleeping Beauty, is a princess from a fictional medieval kingdom in England. Her story is based on the French fairy tale "La Belle au Bois Dormant," and centers around the curse placed on her by the evil fairy Maleficent.