# Gradasso — Bulfinch’s Mythology character guide

> Gradasso in Bulfinch’s Mythology by Thomas Bulfinch.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** King Gradasso

**First appearance:** 0288-the-invasion-of-france

## Who they are

Proud Saracen king who invades France seeking the best sword and horse.

## In the story

### [The Siege of Albracca](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/the-siege-of-albracca)

King of Sericane who invades France to seize Durindana and Bayard; later defeated by Astolpho.

### [The Invasion of France](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/the-invasion-of-france)

King of Sericane, defeated by Mandricardo while defending Hector's armor as a champion of the fairy.

### [The Invasion of France (Continued)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/the-invasion-of-france-continued)

Vindicates his prior right to Durindana; quarrels with Mandricardo but later makes truce; accompanies the dwarf to rescue the lady.

### [Bradamante and Rogero](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/bradamante-and-rogero)

King of Sericane, mentioned as one of the knights previously captured by Atlantes.

### [The Orc](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/the-orc)

Mentioned as one of the knights trapped in Atlantes' enchanted castle.

### [The War in Africa](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/the-war-in-africa)

Offers troops to Agramant, challenges Orlando, and fights him on Lampedusa wielding Durindana.

### [G](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/g)

King of Sericane.

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