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Upon the lush gardens of Thuvan Dihn’s royal palace, Thuvia of Ptarth finds herself harassed by Astok, Prince of Dusar, who declares his unyielding love. Thuvia rebuffs Astok, citing the inappropriate nature of his advances and the breach of Barsoom's customs. Astok's forceful attempt to claim her is interrupted by a dozen of the palace guard at Thuvia's call, and simultaneously, Carthoris of Helium, the son of John Carter, intervenes with agility and strength, defending her honor. As the palace guard… -
In Chapter XI of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," titled "Green Men and White Apes," Carthoris, the son of John Carter, is severely injured in a skirmish but arduously makes his way to the city of Aaanthor seeking water. Tragically, upon regaining consciousness, he finds that Thuvia and his ally, Kar Komak, are missing. Alone and disoriented, he navigates the desolate and dangerous streets of Aaanthor, eventually finding himself besieged by both formidable Torquasian warriors and the terrifying white apes of…
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Chapter X of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," titled "Kar Komak, the Bowman," follows the protagonist Carthoris, the Prince of Helium, as he navigates through Martian forests and plains with Thuvia's supposed presence. His journey becomes a solitary pursuit when he realizes that Thuvia’s presence beside him was an illusion created by the Lotharian, Jav. Discovering this deception, Carthoris rushes back towards the city of Lothar, determined to find Thuvia. On his way, he encounters Jav, severely injured by…
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In Chapter IX of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," Carthoris, Thuvia, and Jav find themselves in a perilous situation beneath the city of Lothar, having been targeted for sacrifice to Komal, a deity revered by Lothar's people. Expecting a fearsome creature but instead confronting a banth (a Martian beast), they are astonished when Thuvia, showcasing her unique ability to communicate with and command such creatures, tames the beast, demonstrating to Jav and Carthoris that Komal is but a mere animal. Exploring…
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In "The Hall of Doom," Thuvia of Ptarth finds herself perilously alone with Tario, the eerie and enigmatic ruler of Lothar, following Carthoris's departure. The opulent surroundings magnify her feeling of dread as Tario, hinting at sinister intentions, challenges her very reality. Asserting her identity with noble defiance, Thuvia is adamant about her autonomy and her disinterest in Tario's advances or power. Tario's infatuation turns to obsession as he perceives Thuvia as the realization of a long-held…
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In Chapter VII of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," titled "The Phantom Bowmen," the narrative unfolds with an intense confrontation. Carthoris, the Prince of Helium, and Thuvia, Princess of Ptarth, find themselves in the mysterious city of Lothar. They encounter Jav, a local, and Tario, the self-proclaimed last jeddak of Barsoom. In a surprising turn, Carthoris confronts phantom bowmen, solidifying Lothar's surreal nature, where belief and imagination manifest reality. Tario, both intrigued and threatened by the…
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Chapter VI of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars" titled "The Jeddak of Lothar" unfolds with Carthoris and Thuvia bewildered by the disappearance of the dead bowmen and their subsequent arrival at the gates of Lothar, a city shrouded in mystery. They cautiously decide to enter the city, seeking refuge from the dangers of the open Martian landscape. Their journey toward Lothar is marked by a dangerous encounter with banths (Martian lions), which Thuvia astonishingly tames with her inexplicable power over them, a skill…
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In Chapter XII of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," titled "To Save Dusar," the narrative unfolds around Thuvia’s harrowing experiences and the political maneuvers of Astok, Prince of Dusar. The chapter begins with Thuvia and Jav facing a deadly threat from Komal, the banth-god, in a moment of dire peril that sees Thuvia narrowly escaping death. This event underscores her courage and her ability to command even the most fearsome Barsoomian creatures. As she ventures to return to Ptarth, navigating through the…
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Chapter XIII of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars" by Edgar Rice Burroughs presents Carthoris of Helium deep in the midst of enemy territory, internally battling the revelation that Helium is at war with Dusar, where fate has undesirably placed him. Despite feeling conflicted about serving Dusar, he sees a strategic opportunity to aid Helium from within enemy lines. However, navigating this precarious position is fraught with risk, as any suspected disloyalty could result in his imprisonment until war's end, which,…
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The chapter opens with Thuvia of Ptarth resigned to her fate in the east tower of Astok's palace, having found no escape. She muses over Astok's cowardice compared to the bravery of Carthoris, the Heliumite she truly admires. Outside her cell, Astok and Vas Kor argue about the assassination plan, showcasing Astok's lack of courage and the tension between them. As Vas Kor moves to kill Thuvia, Carthoris dramatically intervenes, announcing himself in the name of Helium. A fierce battle ensues, revealing…
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