# Ja-don — Tarzan the Terrible character guide

> Ja-don in Tarzan the Terrible by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Dor-ul-Otho, the false Dor-ul-Otho

**First appearance:** 0003-iv-tarzan-jad-guru

## Snapshot

Chief of Ja-lur, an old warrior who stakes his people's future on the belief that Tarzan is the son of god.

## Who they are

Ja-don has watched Lu-don's priests tighten their grip on Pal-ul-don and knows the temple and the palace cannot both rule. When he meets Tarzan, he seizes on the ape-man as the Dor-ul-Otho whose blessing could break the high priest's hold — a gamble that costs him warriors and nearly his life. His loyalty, offered before Tarzan has proven anything, is the political hinge on which the valley's civil war turns.

## In the story

### [IX: Bloodstained Altars](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_the_terrible_se/chapters/ix-bloodstained-altars)

Father of Ta-den; mentioned as being present in the throne room, crystallizing Tarzan's interest.

### [X: The Forbidden Garden](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_the_terrible_se/chapters/x-the-forbidden-garden)

Not directly appearing, but referenced as the false Dor-ul-Otho in the context of Tarzan's disguise.

### [The Sentence of Death](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_the_terrible_se/chapters/xi-the-sentence-of-death)

Defends Tarzan, arguing that the son of god need not proclaim himself; openly smiles at Tarzan's escape.

### [The King Is Dead!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_the_terrible_se/chapters/xv-the-king-is-dead)

Guides Jane through the temple and palace to O-lo-a's quarters, defying priests to ensure her safety.

### [XVI: The Secret Way](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_the_terrible_se/chapters/xvi-the-secret-way)

Mentioned as the rightful king by Tarzan; loyal warriors are defending him in the banquet hall.

### [The Lion Pit of Tu-lur](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_the_terrible_se/chapters/xviii-the-lion-pit-of-tu-lur)

Mentioned as a rival who might seize Jane; Mo-sar fears pursuit from him.

### [A Journey on a Gryf](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_the_terrible_se/chapters/xxii-a-journey-on-a-gryf)

Leads the campaign, convinces Tarzan to ride the gryf to inspire his forces.

### [XXIII: Taken Alive](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_the_terrible_se/chapters/xxiii-taken-alive)

Leads the attack on the palace gates as part of the coordinated assault on A-lur.

### [XXIV: The Messenger of Death](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_the_terrible_se/chapters/xxiv-the-messenger-of-death)

Old warrior leading the attack on the palace; is accused by Obergatz as a false prophet; later freed by the messenger's order.

### [Home](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_the_terrible_se/chapters/xxv-home)

Proclaimed king of Pal-ul-don after the defeat of Lu-don and Mo-sar, and hosts Tarzan's family before their departure.

### [Glossary](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/tarzan_the_terrible_se/chapters/glossary)

Mentioned in glossary entries for 'Ja-don' and 'Ja-lur'.

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