# Ghak the Hairy One — Pellucidar character guide

> Ghak the Hairy One in Pellucidar by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Ghak

**First appearance:** 0002-i-lost-on-pellucidar

## Who they are

King of the Sarians and David's most loyal lieutenant, a hairy chieftain whose kneeling homage restores an emperor to his throne.

## Relationships

### [Hooja the Sly One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/characters/hooja_the_sly_one)

_rivalry_

Ghak distrusts Hooja and opposes his underhanded actions.

### [Abner Perry](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/characters/abner_perry)

_friendship_

Abner Perry and Ghak are allies, working together for common goals.

### [Dian the Beautiful](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/characters/dian_the_beautiful)

_friendship_

Dian and Ghak are friendly allies, respecting each other's strength.

### [Hooja the Sly One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/characters/hooja_the_sly_one)

_rivalry_

Ghak distrusts Hooja and opposes his underhanded actions.

### [Dian the Beautiful](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/characters/dian_the_beautiful)

_friendship_

Dian and Ghak are friendly allies, respecting each other's strength.

### [Hooja the Sly One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/characters/hooja_the_sly_one)

_rivalry_

Ghak distrusts Hooja and opposes his underhanded actions.

## In the story

### [Lost on Pellucidar](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/chapters/i-lost-on-pellucidar)

Ruler of Sari; David hopes to find his way to Ghak's land.

### [Traveling with Terror](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/chapters/ii-traveling-with-terror)

Sarian leader who refused to believe David's defection; led his tribe in the conflict.

### [IV: Friendship and Treachery](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/chapters/iv-friendship-and-treachery)

Mentioned as part of the federation; David intends to rehabilitate the federation with Ghak's help.

### [A Pendent World](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/chapters/vi-a-pendent-world)

King of Sari, he joyfully welcomes David back and helps plan the search for Dian and the rebuilding of the empire.

### [Conquest and Peace](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/chapters/xv-conquest-and-peace)

King of Sari; leads the army besieging Thuria and is saluted by the fleet.

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