Tarzan and the Ant Men · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Tarzan and the Ant Men by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
Tarzan
major
Also known as Tarzan of the Apes, the Apes, the swift Tarzan
Lord of the jungle and central protagonist, navigating miniature civilizations and impostors.
Komodoflorensal
major
Also known as Prince Komodoflorensal, XVI Komodoflorensal
Prince of the Minunians, a key ally and friend to Tarzan in the tiny kingdom.
Uhha
major
Also known as beautiful Uhha, little Uhha, Little Uhha, the missing Uhha
A Minunian woman, beloved by Komodoflorensal, whose disappearance drives much of the plot.
Esteban Miranda
major
Also known as Esteban, Miranda, IV Esteban Miranda
An impersonator who poses as Tarzan, causing confusion and conflict.
The Woman
major
Also known as the woman, The woman
A mysterious female figure central to the narrative, often referred to ambiguously.
Kalfastoban
supporting
Also known as the Vental, Kalfastoban Vental, the surly Kalfastoban, Vental, The Vental
A surly Vental, a leader among the tiny people, often antagonistic.
Zoanthrohago
supporting
Also known as Fetch Zoanthrohago, Zoanthrohago Zertol, Zertol, the Zertol, The Zertol, Noble Zoanthrohago
A noble Zertol, a member of the tiny race, involved in courtly intrigues.
Janzara
supporting
Also known as Veltopismakus, the Princess Janzara, The Princess Janzara of Veltopismakus, the infuriated Janzara, The Princess Janzara
Princess of Veltopismakus, a fiery and ambitious ruler among the Minunians.
Talaskar
supporting
Also known as XIII As Talaskar
A Minunian character, possibly a ruler or noble, with significant mentions.
Elkomoelhago
supporting
Also known as King Elkomoelhago
King of the Minunians, a ruler in the tiny civilization.
Caraftap
supporting
A character among the tiny people, involved in the political dynamics.
Obebe
supporting
Also known as Obebe the cannibal
A cannibal chief encountered by Tarzan in the jungle.
Khamis
supporting
A native character, possibly a witch doctor or leader, interacting with Tarzan.
Zuanthrol
supporting
Also known as this Zuanthrol
A Minunian character, possibly a warrior or noble, with a distinct role.
Vestako
supporting
Also known as the oily Vestako
A Minunian described as oily, likely a courtier or schemer.
The Officer
minor
Also known as the officer, The officer
An unnamed officer, possibly in a military or guard capacity.
Gefasto
minor
A Minunian character, likely a warrior or official.
Gofoloso
minor
A Minunian character, possibly a noble or advisor.
Adendrohahkis
minor
Also known as King Adendrohahkis
A king among the tiny people, ruling a faction.
Numa
minor
The lion, a recurring jungle predator encountered by Tarzan.
The Witch Doctor
minor
Also known as The witch doctor, the witch doctor
A native witch doctor, often opposing Tarzan.
Usula
minor
A native character, possibly a warrior or guide.
Zertolosto
minor
Also known as the resourceful Trohanadalmakusian, Trohanadalmakusian, the Trohanadalmakusian Zertolosto, the Trohanadalmakusian, the Zertolosto, A Trohanadalmakusian
A resourceful Trohanadalmakusian, a member of a rival tiny nation.
Ska
minor
Also known as VIII Ska, VI Ska
A Minunian character, possibly a ruler or noble with multiple designations.
The River Devil
minor
Also known as The River Devil, the River Devil, The Devil, Devil
A mythical or real creature feared in the jungle.
The Alalus
minor
Also known as the Alalus, Alalus
A primitive human-like creature encountered by Tarzan.
The Third Woman
minor
Also known as The Third Woman
A mysterious woman among a group, possibly linked to the main plot.
Aoponato
minor
Also known as Slave Aoponato
A slave among the Minunians, with a minor role.
Lady Greystoke
minor
Also known as Lady Greystoke
Tarzan's wife, mentioned but not heavily featured in this book.
Hamadalban
minor
A character among the tiny people, possibly a leader.
Bara
minor
A native or jungle character, briefly mentioned.
Flora Hawkes
minor
Also known as Flora
A female character, possibly a love interest or ally.
His Master
minor
Also known as his master
An unnamed master, possibly referring to a servant's owner.
The First Woman
minor
Also known as The First Woman, The First Woman he had been unconscious, XII The Son of The First Woman
A woman among a group, possibly a mother figure.
The Young Alali
minor
Also known as the young Alali, the Alali
A young member of the Alali, a primitive tribe.
Oratharc
minor
A Minunian character, possibly a warrior or noble.
Korak
minor
Also known as Korak the Killer
Tarzan's son, mentioned but not a major presence in this book.
Sabor
minor
A lioness, a jungle predator encountered by Tarzan.
Lord Greystoke
minor
Also known as Greystoke
Tarzan's title, used occasionally in the narrative.
Klamataamorosal
minor
A Minunian character with a minor role.
Throwaldo
minor
A Minunian character, possibly a warrior.
Thagosoto
minor
A Minunian character, briefly mentioned.
Meriem
minor
A female character, possibly from Tarzan's past.
The Zertalacolols
minor
Also known as the Zertalacolols, The Zertalacolols
A group of tiny people, possibly a tribe.
Torndali
minor
A Minunian character with a minor role.
Makahago
minor
A Minunian character, briefly mentioned.
The Waziri
minor
Also known as the Waziri, A Waziri
Members of the Waziri tribe, allies of Tarzan.
The Big Bwana
minor
Also known as the Big Bwana, The Big Bwana
A term for a white hunter or leader, possibly Tarzan.
John
minor
A minor character, possibly a servant or traveler.
Prince Zoanthrohago
minor
Also known as Prince Zoanthrohago, Zoanthrohago
A prince among the Zertols, a minor noble.
Paul D'Arnot
minor
Also known as Paul D’Arnot
A French officer and friend of Tarzan, briefly mentioned.