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In Chapter VII of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," titled "The Phantom Bowmen," an intense encounter unfolds involving Carthoris, Thuvia, and the inhabitants of Lothar, a hidden enclave on Mars. The chapter opens with a confrontation between Carthoris and Jav, a Lotharian, which is swiftly complicated by the appearance of seemingly real bowmen who, to the astonishment of Carthoris and Thuvia, turn out to be mere illusions, vanishing into thin air. This startling revelation sets the stage for a deeper exploration of… -
In Chapter VIII of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," titled "The Hall of Doom," the narrative intensifies as Thuvia is left alone with Tario, the ethereal Jeddak of Lothar, whose advances she firmly rebuffs, declaring herself no one's creation but a real princess of Ptarth. Tario, both fascinated and incredulous at Thuvia's reality, attempts to coerce her affection through hypnotic manipulation, briefly swaying her emotions until she snaps out of his influence, defending herself and threatening Tario with the…
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In Chapter IX of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Carthoris, Thuvia, and Jav fall into a trap set by Tario in Lothar, finding themselves in a chamber confronted by a creature known as Komal. Initially feared to be a god, Komal turns out to be a banth (a Martian lion) that Thuvia tames with her soothing voice, revealing the power of belief and perception in this world where mental powers can materialize thought. Together, they explore the strange city, eventually coming upon an arena where…
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CHAPTER X — Thuvia- Maid of Mars
In Chapter X "Kar Komak, The Bowman" of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," Carthoris and Thuvia journey together silently, sharing a bond of trust without verbal communication. In their quest for escape and planning the future, Carthoris is shocked to discover Thuvia has vanished, realizing it was all an illusion crafted by Jav, who wished to keep Thuvia for himself. Carthoris's immediate reaction is to return to Lothar, fueled by a mix of guilt for his oversight and determination to rescue Thuvia. During his… -
In Chapter XI of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," titled "Green Men and White Apes," Carthoris of Helium finds himself in a perilous situation after being rendered unconscious in battle. Upon awakening, he discovers he is alone, with Thuvia and their ally Kar Komak missing. Injured and seeking water, he ventures into the deserted city of Aaanthor. As Carthoris navigates the city, he unwittingly draws the attention of the white apes of Barsoom, leading to his capture. He is swiftly overpowered and imprisoned in…
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In this intense chapter of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," Thuvia of Ptarth faces dire peril and complex emotional challenges. The narrative unfolds with Thuvia and Jav confronted by the banth-god, Komal, resulting in Jav’s death. Thuvia barely manages to control Komal, guiding him away. Determined to reach Ptarth, despite the daunting distance and dangers, Thuvia is unaware that Carthoris of Helium, whom she cannot admit she loves, searches for her in vain due to divergent paths. Throughout her perilous…
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CHAPTER I — Thuvia- Maid of Mars
Upon a polished ersite bench beneath the blooming giant pimalia in the royal gardens of Thuvan Dihn, Jeddak of Ptarth, Thuvia of Ptarth sat, her patience thinning. Her presence commanded the attention of Astok, Prince of Dusar, whose passionate declarations were met with her displeasure and rebuke for forgetting Barsoom's customs and his untoward advances. Their interaction was disrupted by the arrival of Carthoris of Helium, who boldly intervened, rebuking Astok with a single terse word and physical… -
In Chapter III of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," the narrative unfolds with the aftermath of Vas Kor's visit to the Prince of Helium, creating a widespread atmosphere of tension and speculation regarding the abduction of Thuvia of Ptarth. Accusations hint towards the Prince's involvement, prompting John Carter, Warlord of Mars, to convene a council including Tardos Mors, Jeddak of Helium, and other significant figures. They conclude that to avert a war with Ptarth and clear any suspicions about Carthoris, he must…
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In Chapter XIII of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," titled "Turjun, the Panthan," Carthoris of Helium discovers that his homeland, Helium, is at war with Dusar. He finds himself in an uncomfortable alliance with the enemy because of fate. Even as he grapples with his emotions and loyalty, Carthoris understands the strategic significance of his position among the Dusarians and anticipates exploiting it for Helium's advantage. Carthoris meets Vas Kor, a noble of Dusar, and through a series of interactions, including…
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Thuvia of Ptarth, imprisoned by Astok, Prince of Dusar, is resigned to her fate, believing escape impossible. Her thoughts wander to Carthoris of Helium, contrasting him with Astok's cowardice. Meanwhile, outside her door, Astok and Vas Kor debate her assassination, highlighting their cowardice and treachery. They confront Thuvia, but are interrupted by a Heliumite, who battles them, enabling Thuvia to escape by locking them inside the room. Astok's attempt to trap them fails, and they flee Dusar, leading…
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