# Jungle Tales of Tarzan — Character guide

> Key figures in Jungle Tales of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

- [Tarzan](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/tarzan.md): The ape-man protagonist, raised by apes, who navigates jungle life and human encounters.
- [Teeka](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/teeka.md): A female ape who becomes Tarzan's love interest and mother to his child.
- [Taug](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/taug.md): A powerful male ape who rivals Tarzan for dominance and Teeka's affection.
- [Bukawai](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/bukawai.md): A cunning witch doctor who schemes against Tarzan and the village.
- [Numa](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/numa.md): The lion, a recurring predator and threat in the jungle.
- [Momaya](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/momaya.md): A black woman, mother of Tibo, who interacts with Tarzan.
- [Tibo](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/tibo.md): A young black boy who befriends Tarzan and faces jungle dangers.
- [Tantor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/tantor.md): The elephant, a powerful jungle ally and occasional adversary.
- [Sheeta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/sheeta.md): The leopard, a stealthy predator in the jungle.
- [Mbonga](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/mbonga.md): A black warrior and chief of the village, often in conflict with Tarzan.
- [Toog](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/toog.md): A sullen ape who challenges Tarzan's authority.
- [Witch Doctor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/witch_doctor.md): A tribal medicine man who plots against Tarzan and the village.
- [Rabba Kega](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/rabba_kega.md): A minor ape character in the jungle community.
- [Goro](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/goro.md): The moon, personified in jungle mythology.
- [Gomangani](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/gomangani.md): A term for black humans, used as a collective character.
- [Tublat](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/tublat.md): A fierce ape, former mate of Kala and antagonist to Tarzan.
- [Sabor](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/sabor.md): The lioness, a dangerous predator in the jungle.
- [Manu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/manu.md): The monkey, a trickster figure in the jungle.
- [Bulabantu](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/bulabantu.md): A black warrior from a neighboring tribe.
- [Kala](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/kala.md): Tarzan's ape mother, who raised him after his human parents died.
- [Horta](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/horta.md): The boar, a wild pig hunted in the jungle.
- [Mumga](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/mumga.md): An old, blind ape who searches for grubworms.
- [Kerchak](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/kerchak.md): The former king of the apes, killed by Tarzan.
- [Tarmangani](https://www.betterreads.online/discover/jungle_tales_of_tarzan_se/characters/tarmangani.md): A term for white humans, used as a collective.

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