# Zoanthrohago — Tarzan and the Ant Men character guide

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

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Fetch Zoanthrohago, Zoanthrohago Zertol, Zertol, the Zertol, The Zertol, Noble Zoanthrohago

**First appearance:** 0000-i

## Snapshot

A noble of the tiny Minunian race whose name commands warriors and slaves alike, he becomes an unwitting patron to Tarzan and Komodoflorensal's deception.

## Who they are

Zoanthrohago belongs to the Zertol, one of the higher castes of Veltopismakus, and his authority is such that armed warriors escort captives to his presence for judgment. He is drawn into the schemes of Komodoflorensal, who claims to serve him while secretly using that pretense to keep Tarzan safe. His decisions about the two strangers set the course for their early survival inside the miniature city.

## In the story

### [The Audience with Elkomoelhago](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/ix)

Mentioned as the owner of Tarzan and the subject of a wager with Dalfastomalo regarding a new formula.

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

Listed as the owner of Tarzan (Zuanthrol) in the quarry records.

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

The wizard of Veltopismakus who captured Tarzan and reduced him in size using scientific and miraculous means.

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

Tarzan's master who has sent for him; Tarzan vows to break his neck at the first opportunity.

### [XIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/xiv)

Discusses his experiments on reducing and increasing stature with King Elkomoelhago, and negotiates a position on the royal council.

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/chapters/xv)

Mentioned as the one who is done with the prisoners, ordering them to the quarry.

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

Mentioned as Talaskar's former master who sold her to Kalfastoban.

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

Saves Janzara from the cats; reveals his love for her; suggests hiding in the ratel's burrow.

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

Flees with the group, refuses to surrender, and is loved by Janzara.

## Links

- HTML: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/characters/zoanthrohago
- Book: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se
- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_ant_men_se/characters