# Talaskar — Tarzan and the Ant Men character guide

> Talaskar in Tarzan and the Ant Men by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** XIII As Talaskar

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Snapshot

A young slave girl in the quarry whose quiet courage and growing devotion to Tarzan give him a reason to risk recapture in the depths of Veltopismakus.

## Who they are

Talaskar toils among the slaves of the Veltopismakusian quarry, where her beauty draws the predatory attention of the warrior Kalfastoban. She defends Tarzan when he strikes down Caraftap, and her visible admiration for him deepens both his loyalty to her and the danger she faces. Her plight drives Tarzan and Komodoflorensal back into the quarry on a rescue that tests their nerve and friendship.

## Relationships

### [Komodoflorensal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/characters/komodoflorensal)

_romantic_

Komodoflorensal and Talaskar share a romantic relationship, with Talaskar being his love interest among the Ant Men.

### [Tarzan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/characters/tarzan)

_friendship_

Talaskar befriends Tarzan, often aiding him in navigating the complex politics of the Ant Men society.

### [Janzara](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/characters/janzara)

_rivalry_

Janzara views Talaskar as a romantic rival for Tarzan's attention, leading to bitter enmity.

### [Tarzan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/characters/tarzan)

_friendship_

Talaskar befriends Tarzan, often aiding him in navigating the complex politics of the Ant Men society.

### [Komodoflorensal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/characters/komodoflorensal)

_romantic_

Komodoflorensal and Talaskar share a romantic relationship, with Talaskar being his love interest among the Ant Men.

### [Tarzan](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/characters/tarzan)

_friendship_

Talaskar befriends Tarzan, often aiding him in navigating the complex politics of the Ant Men society.

### [Janzara](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/characters/janzara)

_rivalry_

Janzara views Talaskar as a romantic rival for Tarzan's attention, leading to bitter enmity.

### [Komodoflorensal](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/characters/komodoflorensal)

_romantic_

Komodoflorensal and Talaskar share a romantic relationship, with Talaskar being his love interest among the Ant Men.

## In the story

### [XI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/xi)

A beautiful slave girl born in the quarries who has never seen the surface; she offers to cook for Tarzan and hides her appearance to avoid unwanted attention.

### [XII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/xii)

A slave girl who admires Tarzan's strength and intercedes for him with Kalfastoban, drawing unwanted attention from the Vental.

### [XIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/xiii)

Prepares breakfast for Tarzan and Komodoflorensal; Tarzan promises to take her with them if they escape.

### [XVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/xvii)

Has been purchased by Kalfastoban; is shown off as a beautiful slave with a queenly bearing.

### [XVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/xviii)

Rescued by Tarzan from the cell, expresses gratitude and concern for their escape.

### [XIX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/xix)

Slave girl who fights Janzara and falls into the pit with her.

### [XX](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/xx)

Denies loving Tarzan; seizes a dagger to defend herself; joins the escape.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/xxi)

Revealed to be the daughter of King Talaskhago of Mandalamakus; Komodoflorensal declares his love for her.

## Links

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