Now I’ve heard everything: A creature from molten earth core living on top of the earth with winter coming! No wonder it wants to go home, Come on Tarzan, take it to the nearest volcano and drop it in! But wait, there’s the mind reading thingee to solve – or does it really matter?
(Sigh!) The ERB universe includes a hollow earth. The land of Pellucidar is not literally at the center, but is on the inner surface of a hollow sphere. The center is occupied by a central sun, which gives Pellucidar daylight. (It was possible, even in ERB’s time, to prove that this construction is impossible, but it’s the story that ERB told.
SHAKEDOWNVILLE almost 3 years ago
“Downtown” express leaving in 10 minutes.
Gent almost 3 years ago
“What? You mean you knows Arne Saknussem?”
“Oh yes, Tarzan. I indeed do. He was very delicious.”
Gent almost 3 years ago
“How far is this place from here, Mahar?”
“Oh it’s about twenty thousand leagues under the ground, Tarzan”
“And how long will it take to reach there, Mahar?”
“Oh, it takes about 80 Days from anywhere around the world, Tarzan.”
Balaclava almost 3 years ago
Now I’ve heard everything: A creature from molten earth core living on top of the earth with winter coming! No wonder it wants to go home, Come on Tarzan, take it to the nearest volcano and drop it in! But wait, there’s the mind reading thingee to solve – or does it really matter?
DaveG1960 almost 3 years ago
Ok, so before “Tarzan at the Earth Core” …..
Waittilnxyr almost 3 years ago
This is going to be one deep pit.
Polsixe almost 3 years ago
Long backstory coming up next?
davidf42 almost 3 years ago
For those of you unfamiliar with the Pellucidar stories, hang on for a wild ride!
Out of the Past almost 3 years ago
I don’t know about the center, but I can get you six feet closer.
prrdh almost 3 years ago
“I’ve always wanted to visit Snæfellsjökull. But I have to tell you, I don’t think Icelandair flies to any airport near here.”
anomaly almost 3 years ago
“Center of the Earth? Enough hype! I’m sure it’s not that great.”
ScottHolman almost 3 years ago
Tarzan’s gonna take him home? Why not wash his socks and bake him a pie while you’re at it.
profkatz almost 3 years ago
…….STUPID!
John W Kennedy Premium Member almost 3 years ago
(Sigh!) The ERB universe includes a hollow earth. The land of Pellucidar is not literally at the center, but is on the inner surface of a hollow sphere. The center is occupied by a central sun, which gives Pellucidar daylight. (It was possible, even in ERB’s time, to prove that this construction is impossible, but it’s the story that ERB told.