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The Beasts of Tarzan · Character

Numa

The lion, a recurring jungle predator encountered by Tarzan.

minor

First appearance: Beasts at Bay

Numa shows up with force in Beasts at Bay. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mentioned as a threat in the jungle, along with Sheeta the panther.
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In Beasts at Bay: Mentioned as a threat in the jungle, along with Sheeta the panther. Later, in IV: Sheeta: A lion killed by Tarzan and…

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Character Web

3 connections

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Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Jungle Wildlife
  • Protagonist
  • Villains and Allies

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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