# Hooja the Sly One — Pellucidar character guide

> Hooja the Sly One in Pellucidar by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

**Role:** major

**Also known as:** Hooja, the treacherous Hooja, the Sly One, hated Hooja

**First appearance:** 0003-ii-traveling-with-terror

## Who they are

A Pellucidarian schemer whose talent for betrayal has cost David his empire, his federation, and nearly his mate.

## Relationships

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

_rivalry_

Hooja relentlessly pursues Dian, who despises and resists his manipulative advances.

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

_rivalry_

Abner Perry frequently clashes with Hooja's cunning and treacherous schemes.

### [Juag](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/characters/juag)

_rivalry_

Hooja sees Juag as an obstacle to his plans and treats him with hostility.

### [Dacor the Strong One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/characters/dacor_the_strong_one)

_rivalry_

Dacor opposes Hooja's deceitful nature and often confronts him.

### [Ghak the Hairy One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/characters/ghak_the_hairy_one)

_rivalry_

Ghak distrusts Hooja and opposes his underhanded actions.

### [Kolk](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/characters/kolk)

_psychological_

Hooja manipulates Kolk as a pawn in his schemes.

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

_rivalry_

Abner Perry frequently clashes with Hooja's cunning and treacherous schemes.

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

_rivalry_

Hooja relentlessly pursues Dian, who despises and resists his manipulative advances.

### [Ghak the Hairy One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/characters/ghak_the_hairy_one)

_rivalry_

Ghak distrusts Hooja and opposes his underhanded actions.

### [Dacor the Strong One](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/characters/dacor_the_strong_one)

_rivalry_

Dacor opposes Hooja's deceitful nature and often confronts him.

### [Juag](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/characters/juag)

_rivalry_

Hooja sees Juag as an obstacle to his plans and treats him with hostility.

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

_rivalry_

Hooja relentlessly pursues Dian, who despises and resists his manipulative advances.

## In the story

### [Prologue](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/chapters/prologue)

Mentioned as a potential threat to Dian the Beautiful.

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

Mentioned as the one who substituted the Mahar for Dian at David's departure.

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

Betrayed David by lying about his intentions, causing Dian's flight and tribal war.

### [Shooting the Chutes—and After](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/chapters/iii-shooting-the-chutes-and-after)

Mentioned as the treacherous figure whose actions set back the empire during David's absence.

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

Implied as a threat; David's federation efforts are partly to counter treachery like Hooja's.

### [Surprises](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/chapters/v-surprises)

Betrays David by delivering the great secret to the Mahars and taking Dian.

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

Reported to have stolen Dian and gathered a band of outcasts on an island, allied with the Mahars.

### [Captive](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/chapters/viii-captive)

Mentioned as enemy of Gr-gr-gr's tribe; stole David's mate Dian.

### [IX: Hooja’s Cutthroats Appear](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/chapters/ix-hooja-s-cutthroats-appear)

Antagonist leading the attack on the brute-folk village; his forces are defeated by David's rock-hurling strategy.

### [X: The Raid on the Cave-Prison](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/chapters/x-the-raid-on-the-cave-prison)

Antagonist who has taken over the village and holds Dian prisoner.

### [Escape](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/chapters/xi-escape)

Antagonist; his warriors captured David, Dian, and Juag.

### [XIII: Racing for Life](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/chapters/xiii-racing-for-life)

Leads the pursuing fleet, recognizes David and Dian, and orders archers to fire.

### [Gore and Dreams](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/pellucidar_se/chapters/xiv-gore-and-dreams)

Antagonist; his dugout is sunk by cannon fire, and his fleet is defeated.

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

His former stronghold is captured; his horde surrenders.

## Links

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