Bulfinch’s Mythology · Character
Gradasso
Proud Saracen king who invades France seeking the best sword and horse.
minor
Also known as King Gradasso
First appearance: The Invasion of France
Gradasso shows up with force in The Siege of Albracca. The page is where that presence becomes real.
King of Sericane who invades France to seize Durindana and Bayard; later defeated by Astolpho.
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In The Siege of Albracca: King of Sericane who invades France to seize Durindana and Bayard; later defeated by Astolpho. Later, in The Invasion of France: King of Sericane, defeated by Mandricardo while defending…
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- Other
Character groups
- Charlemagne Epic Antagonists and Allies
- Greek and Trojan Heroes
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- The Siege of Albracca
- The Invasion of France
- The Invasion of France (Continued)
- Bradamante and Rogero
- The Orc
- The War in Africa
- G
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