- The birth of Tarzan parallels the Nativity, with Tarzan being born in a manger-like shelter while his mother is fleeing danger.
- Tarzan's encounter with the gorilla who adopts and raises him, Kala, echoes the story of Moses being adopted by Pharaoh's daughter. Just like Moses was hidden in a basket, Tarzan is hidden in a hollow tree.
- Tarzan's battle with Sabor, the lion who kills his parents, can be seen as a parallel to David's battle with Goliath. Both Tarzan and David are young and inexperienced, but they use their cunning and strength to defeat their much larger and stronger opponents.
- Tarzan's relationship with Jane is similar to that of Adam and Eve. Both couples are the only members of their species and must learn to live together and survive in a harsh environment.
- Tarzan's journey through the jungle to find Jane can be seen as a parallel to the Exodus, with Tarzan leading his people through the wilderness towards a new home.