# Tantor — The Son of Tarzan character guide

> Tantor in The Son of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Old Tantor, the maddening Tantor

**First appearance:** 0007-vi

## Who they are

The elephant, a powerful ally and presence in the jungle.

## Relationships

### [Korak](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/korak)

_friendship_

Korak shares a deep bond with Tantor the elephant, who serves as a loyal companion and ally in the jungle.

### [Korak](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/characters/korak)

_friendship_

Korak shares a deep bond with Tantor the elephant, who serves as a loyal companion and ally in the jungle.

## In the story

### [XV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xv)

Korak spends much time with the elephants, especially a giant tusker who becomes his docile companion.

### [XXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xxi)

Korak overtakes and rides the elephant for companionship.

### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xxiv)

Carries Korak across the river; recognizes Malbihn as the killer of his mate and kills him.

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xxv)

Responds to Korak's call, breaches the palisade and rescues Korak from the flames.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xxvi)

Breaks through the palisade to rescue Korak, carries him into the jungle, and guards him aggressively, preventing Meriem from freeing him.

### [XXVII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_son_of_tarzan_se/chapters/xxvii)

Charges Meriem but is halted by Tarzan's command.

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