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Numa

The lion, a constant threat and symbol of the wild.

minor

Also known as the hidden Numa, Poor old Numa

First appearance: vii

Numa shows up with force in VI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Referenced as a lion that Akut detects crouching in bushes near the water hole, used as a lesson in vigilance.
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In VI: Referenced as a lion that Akut detects crouching in bushes near the water hole, used as a lesson in vigilance. Later, in XV: Korak…

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KOKorakMEMeriemAKAkutTATarzanMBMorison BaynesNUNuma

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  • Central protagonists and antagonists
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  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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