The story follows , a five-year-old Cro-Magnon girl orphaned by a catastrophic earthquake. After wandering alone and surviving a cave lion attack, she is rescued by a group of Neanderthals who call themselves "the Clan".
The contrast between the tradition-bound Neanderthals and the innovative, adaptive Cro-Magnons.
The harsh realities of living in an Ice Age wilderness. Auel, Jean M - Earth's Children 01 - The Clan o...
The primary antagonist; a cruel, traditionalist hunter who deeply resents Ayla's independence. Core Themes
The protagonist; an intelligent, tall, blonde Cro-Magnon girl with a "faster brain" and a drive to innovate. The story follows , a five-year-old Cro-Magnon girl
The isolation of an orphan growing up in a society that fears and misunderstands her. Series & Adaptation
A wise, physically disabled shaman who shares a deep spiritual bond with Ayla. The harsh realities of living in an Ice Age wilderness
The Clan’s medicine woman who raises Ayla and teaches her the complex lore of ethnobotany and healing.