Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle · Characters
Character guide
Key figures in Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle by Edgar Rice Burroughs.
Tarzan
major
Also known as Tarzan of the Apes, Lord Tarzan, the Lord Viscount Tarzan, Sir Tarzan
The ape-man, lord of the jungle, who becomes embroiled in the intrigues of Nimmr.
James Hunter Blake
major
Also known as Blake, Jim Blake, young Blake, James
An American adventurer who finds himself transported to the medieval land of Nimmr.
Sir James Blake
major
Also known as Sir James, James Blake, the last Blake
The noble knight of Nimmr, ancestor of James Hunter Blake, whose identity becomes entangled.
Fahd Ibn Jad
major
Also known as Fahd, Ibn Jad, Ibn Jad the sheik
A powerful and treacherous sheik who opposes the knights of Nimmr.
Sir Malud
supporting
Also known as Malud, the great Sir Malud, Sir Malud of West Castle
A noble knight of Nimmr and a key ally in the struggle against the Saracens.
Nasrany Stimbol
supporting
Also known as Nasrany, Mr. Stimbol, Stimbol, the Nasrany
A mysterious and duplicitous figure, possibly a European, among the Beduins.
Zeyd Ibn Jad
supporting
Also known as Zeyd, the youthful Zeyd, Jad
The hot-headed son of Sheik Ibn Jad, often at odds with his father.
Wilbur Stimbol
supporting
Also known as Stimbol, Wilbur Stimbol of Stimbol & Company
An American businessman who becomes stranded in the jungle with Blake.
Ateja Ibn Jad
supporting
Also known as Ateja, Ibn Jad Ateja
Another son of Sheik Ibn Jad, involved in the family's schemes.
Tollog
supporting
A fierce ape leader and antagonist in the jungle.
Sir Richard
supporting
Also known as Richard, IX Sir Richard
A knight of Nimmr who plays a role in the tourney and battles.
Fejjuan
minor
A Beduin warrior loyal to Ibn Jad.
Prince Gobred
supporting
Also known as Gobred, Prince Gobred of Nimmr
A prince of Nimmr who participates in the great tourney.
King Bohun
minor
Also known as Bohun, the Great Tourney King Bohun
The king who presides over the great tourney in Nimmr.
Toyat
minor
A tribe of apes that Tarzan encounters.
Bolgani
minor
Also known as the shaggy Bolgani, Bolgani the gorilla
A powerful gorilla that Tarzan fights.
Tantor
minor
Also known as Tantor the Elephant
The wise old elephant, a friend to Tarzan.
Batando
minor
A native warrior or chief encountered in the jungle.
Sir Wildred
minor
Also known as Wildred
A knight of Nimmr who appears in the later chapters.
Numa
minor
Also known as Ulala Numa, Ulala, Numa the lion
The lion, a recurring jungle predator and sometimes ally.
Edward
minor
Also known as Eddie
A minor character, possibly a servant or companion.
Sir Guy
minor
Also known as Guy, Sir Guy of the Sepulcher
A knight of the Sepulcher who joins the crusade in Nimmr.
Sheykh Ibn Jad
minor
Also known as the great Sheykh Ibn Jad
The patriarch of the Ibn Jad clan, a powerful Beduin leader.
Sheeta
minor
The leopard, a dangerous predator of the jungle.
Paul Bodkin
minor
Also known as Paul, Bodkin
A character associated with the American expedition.
Sir Bertram
minor
Also known as Bertram
A knight of Nimmr who appears in the tourney.
Princess Guinalda
supporting
Also known as Guinalda
A princess of Nimmr, central to the romantic subplot.
Histah
minor
The snake, a jungle creature that poses a threat.
Michel
minor
A Frenchman or guide encountered in the story.
Hirfa
minor
A Beduin woman or minor character in the camp.
Manu
minor
Also known as Little Manu, Manu the Monkey
The monkey, a minor jungle creature.
Sir Bulland
minor
A knight of Nimmr mentioned in the tourney.
Motlog
minor
An ape or minor jungle character.
Go-yad
minor
A minor Beduin or native character.
Abd el-Aziz
minor
A Beduin or Arab character in the story.
M'walat
minor
A native character, possibly a guide or warrior.
Tabo
minor
A minor native character.
Sir Galahad
minor
A legendary knight referenced in the context of Nimmr.
Kerchak
minor
Also known as old Kerchak
The former king of the apes, mentioned in Tarzan's past.
Abbas
minor
A Beduin or Arab character.
Gayat
minor
A minor character, possibly a Beduin.
Hal Henry II
minor
Also known as Hal, Henry II
A historical figure referenced in the narrative.
Sir Bohun
minor
A knight, possibly distinct from King Bohun.
Zutho
minor
A minor character, likely a Beduin.
Kudu
minor
A minor jungle animal or character.
Peter Wiggs
minor
Also known as Peter
A minor character, possibly a sailor or servant.
Richard Montmorency
minor
A minor character, possibly a knight.
Dango
minor
Also known as Dango the hyena
The hyena, a scavenger of the jungle.
Kala
minor
Tarzan's ape mother, mentioned in memory.
Usha
minor
A minor character, possibly a native woman.
Pand
minor
A minor character, possibly a native.
Sir Jarred
minor
Also known as Jarred
A knight of Nimmr.
