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Akut

A great ape whose tribe Tarzan encounters on a lonely island, drawn into an uneasy fellowship of man, panther, and ape.

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Also known as the startled Akut

As a supporting figure in The Beasts of Tarzan, Akut is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.

An ape that Tarzan tames and befriends, becoming a key ally.

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Akut leads a tribe of great apes that flees at the first sight of Sheeta, until Tarzan recalls them and forces a fragile truce between ancient enemies. Under the ape-man's influence, Akut's band becomes companions in the hunt, sharing kills and ranging the savage haunts side by side. Their wary alliance gives Tarzan something he desperately needs on the island: company, purpose, and a bulwark against the gloom of isolation.

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Friendship
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Setup
Escalation
Breaking point
Aftermath
Closing

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Tarzan
friendship · positive
Akut the great ape is a trusted ally and friend, aiding Tarzan in his jungle exploits. How this plays out →
Tarzan
friendship · positive
Akut the great ape is a trusted ally and friend, aiding Tarzan in his jungle exploits. How this plays out →
Tarzan
friendship · positive
Akut the great ape is a trusted ally and friend, aiding Tarzan in his jungle exploits. How this plays out →

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Akut appears across 9 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.

The Beasts of Tarzan
An ape that Tarzan tames and befriends, becoming a key ally.
Beasts at Bay
The new king of the ape tribe after Molak's death; Tarzan forces his surrender but allows him to remain king.
IV: Sheeta
Leader of the ape tribe that Tarzan briefly joins and later saves from Sheeta.
Mugambi
Akut is the leader of the apes who answers Tarzan's call. He shows higher intelligence by learning to use a paddle, and fights alongside Tarzan against the Wagambi.
VI: A Hideous Crew
Helps control the panicked apes during the voyage and assists in managing the pack.
Betrayed
Leads the apes under Mugambi's direction while Tarzan scouts ahead.
The Swede
Leads the apes in the battle against the natives, though communication with Tarzan is limited.
Down the Ugambi
Leads the apes that pursue Rokoff along the river.
XIX: The Last of the Kincaid
The apes of Akut are terrified by the explosion and run about the deck; they also flee into the jungle.

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