# The Alalus — Tarzan and the Ant Men character guide

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

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the Alalus, Alalus

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Who they are

A primitive human-like creature encountered by Tarzan.

## In the story

### [III](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/iii)

The eldest Alalus boy who defends Tarzan and flees with him.

### [IV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/iv)

A youth who, under Tarzan's tutelage, masters the bow and spear, kills a boar, and gains confidence, shedding his former fearfulness.

### [V](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/v)

The giant Alalus woman who captures a pygmy warrior and is killed by Tarzan.

### [VII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/vii)

The son of The First Woman hunts with two older males, kills a threatening female with his bow, and earns their awe.

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