Tarzan the Untamed · Character
Numa
A young, starving black lion whose failed hunts leave him savage enough to stalk man-flesh for the first time.
supporting
Also known as XIV The Black Lion Numa
First appearance: II: The Lion's Cave
As a supporting figure in Tarzan the Untamed, Numa is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
The lion senses Tarzan's presence as he travels through the jungle.
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Numa has not eaten in two days, and hunger has stripped the roar from him, leaving only a silent, grim stalk through the game trails. Robbed of a deer by Sheeta the panther, he comes upon the scent of man and considers…
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See Numa in II: The Lion's CaveCharacter Web
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Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Jungle inhabitants and supporting characters
- Historical and military figures
- Jungle animals and predators
- Protagonist
- German and British officers
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Open in readerNarrative arc
Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it presents the emotional and psychological peak of Bertha Kircher…
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- Tarzan
rivalry · negative
Numa the lion is a constant predator and enemy that Tarzan must overcome. How this plays out →
- Tarzan
rivalry · negative
Numa the lion is a constant predator and enemy that Tarzan must overcome. How this plays out →
- Tarzan
rivalry · negative
Numa the lion is a constant predator and enemy that Tarzan must overcome. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Numa in II: The Lion's CaveIn the story
Numa appears across 10 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
- I: Murder and Pillage
- II: The Lion's Cave
- In the German Lines
- When the Lion Fed
- The Golden Locket
- XIV: The Black Lion
- Mysterious Footprints
- The Night Attack
- +2 more
Chapter companion notes
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See Numa in II: The Lion's Cave