# Menelek — Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar character guide

> Menelek in Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

**Role:** minor

**First appearance:** 0000-i-belgian-and-arab

## Who they are

Emperor of Abyssinia, mentioned in passing.

## Relationships

### [Albert Werper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_jewels_of_opar_se/characters/albert_werper)

_professional_

Menelek is an Ethiopian prince who becomes entangled with Werper in political and treasure-hunting schemes.

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

_rivalry_

Menelek initially opposes Tarzan due to conflicting interests over treasure and influence in Africa.

### [Albert Werper](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_and_the_jewels_of_opar_se/characters/albert_werper)

_professional_

Menelek is an Ethiopian prince who becomes entangled with Werper in political and treasure-hunting schemes.

## Links

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