Tarzan the Terrible · Character
Pithecanthropus
An ape-man creature encountered by Tarzan.
minor
First appearance: The Pithecanthropus
Pithecanthropus shows up with force in The Pithecanthropus. The page is where that presence becomes real.
A tailed, humanoid creature with prehensile toes and thumbs.
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In The Pithecanthropus: A tailed, humanoid creature with prehensile toes and thumbs. He is grateful to Tarzan for saving him and tends to…
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- Other
Character groups
- Jungle and external figures
- Pal-ul-don characters
- Protagonist
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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