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Thurid

A powerful black dator of the First Born, proud enough to challenge gods and dangerous enough to be bound by John Carter's naked hands.

supporting

Also known as the powerful Thurid

First appearance: vi the black pirates of barsoom

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

Noble Dator who attempts to kick Xodar but is defeated and bound by John Carter.
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Thurid moves through the underworld of the First Born as a warrior of rank and reputation, one whose strength makes him a natural instrument of Issus's will. His pride is his defining trait — he is the kind of man whose…

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See Thurid in vi the black pirates of barsoom

Character Web

5 connections

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XOXodarISIssusSOSolaJCJohn CarterTMTardos MorsTHThurid

Relationship types

  • Rivalry
  • Other

Character groups

  • Family, Priests, and Pirates
  • Allies and Antagonists of Helium

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Narrative arc

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

SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Thurid in vi the black pirates of barsoom

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See Thurid in vi the black pirates of barsoom