# Mors Kajak — A Princess of Mars character guide

> Mors Kajak in A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mors Kajak of Helium

**First appearance:** 0024-xxii-i-find-dejah

## Who they are

Father of Dejah Thoris and a prince of Helium.

## Relationships

### [Dejah Thoris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/characters/dejah_thoris)

_family_

Mors Kajak is Dejah Thoris's father, a loving parent who is deeply concerned for her safety.

### [Tars Tarkas](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/characters/tars_tarkas)

_professional_

Mors Kajak and Tars Tarkas interact as military leaders from different Martian tribes, initially as adversaries but later as allies.

### [Dejah Thoris](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/characters/dejah_thoris)

_family_

Mors Kajak is Dejah Thoris's father, a loving parent who is deeply concerned for her safety.

## In the story

### [An Air Scout for Zodanga](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/chapters/xxi-an-air-scout-for-zodanga)

Father of Dejah Thoris; mentioned as the ruler of Helium.

### [Through Carnage to Joy](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/chapters/xxvi-through-carnage-to-joy)

Jed of lesser Helium and father of Dejah Thoris; deeply emotional upon meeting John Carter, trying repeatedly to express his gratitude.

### [From Joy to Death](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/a_princess_of_mars_se/chapters/xxvii-from-joy-to-death)

Commands the escort for the Thark hordes and later returns to Helium for the wedding.

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