Tarzan and the Golden Lion · Character
The High Priest
A religious leader in Opar, often antagonistic.
minor
First appearance: viii mystery of the past
The High Priest's tie to Cadj is one of the pressures that moves Tarzan and the Golden Lion—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The High Priest first appears in 0007 viii mystery of the past.
With Cadj (professional): Cadj serves under the High Priest of Opar, following his orders in the temple hierarchy. With Cadj (professional): Cadj serves under the High Priest of Opar, following his orders in the temple hierarchy. With Cadj (professional): Cadj serves under the High Priest of Opar, following his orders in the temple hierarchy.
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Character Web
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Treasure Hunt Antagonists
- Oparian Religious Faction
- Tarzan's Family & Allies
- Protagonist
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Cadj
professional · ambivalent
Cadj serves under the High Priest of Opar, following his orders in the temple hierarchy. How this plays out →
- Cadj
professional · ambivalent
Cadj serves under the High Priest of Opar, following his orders in the temple hierarchy. How this plays out →
- Cadj
professional · ambivalent
Cadj serves under the High Priest of Opar, following his orders in the temple hierarchy. How this plays out →
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