What is toruk makto?

Toruk Makto is a Na'vi term from the fictional world of James Cameron's film, Avatar. It means "rider of the last shadow" and refers to a highly respected and revered position amongst the Na'vi people. Toruk Makto is essentially a great warrior who is able to tame and ride the mighty Toruk, which is a giant flying dragon-like creature that is sacred to the Na'vi. The Na'vi believe that Toruk Makto is a chosen one who is destined to save them from great danger or upheaval, and they hold him in great admiration. In the movie, the protagonist Jake Sully becomes the first human to become a Toruk Makto, earning the respect and trust of the Na'vi and helping to defend their home world of Pandora from the villainous humans.