# Princess Ozma — Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz character guide > Princess Ozma in Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz by L. Frank Baum. **Role:** supporting **Also known as:** Ozma, the Princess Ozma, The Princess **First appearance:** 0016-xiv-ozma-uses-the-magic-belt ## Snapshot The beloved girl-sovereign of Oz, once enchanted into boyhood, whose magic and affection keep Dorothy tethered to the fairyland she calls home. ## Who they are Ozma rules the Emerald City with a sweetness that has made her people fiercely loyal, and her subjects will not willingly part with her even for the returning Wizard. She is the reason Oz feels like a homecoming rather than a destination — the friend Dorothy trusts and the monarch whose magic powder once gave a sawhorse life. Her presence in the story's background reminds the travelers, and the reader, what they are trying to get back to. ## Relationships ### [The Wizard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/characters/the_wizard) _friendship_ Ozma and the Wizard have a respectful and cooperative friendship, with Ozma often relying on his wisdom and magic. ### [Dorothy Gale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/characters/dorothy_gale) _friendship_ Dorothy and Ozma are close friends and confidantes, with Ozma often welcoming Dorothy as an honored guest in Oz. ### [Eureka the Kitten](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/characters/eureka_the_kitten) _friendship_ Eureka is fond of Ozma, who indulges the kitten's whims and treats her with gentle amusement. ### [Zeb](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/characters/zeb) _friendship_ Ozma is a gracious host and friend to Zeb, welcoming him to Oz with kindness. ### [The Wizard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/characters/the_wizard) _friendship_ Ozma and the Wizard have a respectful and cooperative friendship, with Ozma often relying on his wisdom and magic. ### [Dorothy Gale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/characters/dorothy_gale) _friendship_ Dorothy and Ozma are close friends and confidantes, with Ozma often welcoming Dorothy as an honored guest in Oz. ### [The Wizard](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/characters/the_wizard) _friendship_ Ozma and the Wizard have a respectful and cooperative friendship, with Ozma often relying on his wisdom and magic. ### [Eureka the Kitten](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/characters/eureka_the_kitten) _friendship_ Eureka is fond of Ozma, who indulges the kitten's whims and treats her with gentle amusement. ### [Eureka the Kitten](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/characters/eureka_the_kitten) _friendship_ Eureka is fond of Ozma, who indulges the kitten's whims and treats her with gentle amusement. ### [Dorothy Gale](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/characters/dorothy_gale) _friendship_ Dorothy and Ozma are close friends and confidantes, with Ozma often welcoming Dorothy as an honored guest in Oz. ### [Zeb](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/characters/zeb) _friendship_ Ozma is a gracious host and friend to Zeb, welcoming him to Oz with kindness. ### [Zeb](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/characters/zeb) _friendship_ Ozma is a gracious host and friend to Zeb, welcoming him to Oz with kindness. ## In the story ### [To My Readers](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/chapters/to-my-readers) Introduced again in this story, loved by the author and readers. ### [Ozma Uses the Magic Belt](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/chapters/xiv-ozma-uses-the-magic-belt) Uses the Magic Belt and enchanted picture to rescue the group and bring them to Oz. ### [XVI: Jim, the Cab-Horse](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/chapters/xvi-jim-the-cab-horse) Ozma greets Dorothy with a kiss and invites her to breakfast, showing her role as the ruler of Oz. ### [The Nine Tiny Piglets](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/chapters/xvii-the-nine-tiny-piglets) Orders a holiday, rides in the royal chariot, rewards the Sawhorse, and enjoys the Wizard's trick with the piglet. ### [The Trial of Eureka the Kitten](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/chapters/xviii-the-trial-of-eureka-the-kitten) Angry and indignant over the missing piglet; she orders Eureka's arrest and organizes a fair trial. ### [The Wizard Performs Another Trick](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/chapters/xix-the-wizard-performs-another-trick) Presides over the trial in her throne room, dressed in splendid robes, and later retrieves her piglet from a vase. ### [Zeb Returns to the Ranch](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/chapters/xx-zeb-returns-to-the-ranch) Ozma uses the Magic Belt to send Dorothy and Zeb home, and hosts a farewell gathering. ## Links - HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/characters/princess_ozma - Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se - All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/dorothy_and_the_wizard_in_oz_se/characters