# Huon of Bordeaux — Bulfinch’s Mythology character guide

> Huon of Bordeaux in Bulfinch’s Mythology by Thomas Bulfinch.

**Role:** supporting

**Also known as:** Sir Huon, Duke Huon, the brave Huon, the brave but unfortunate Huon

**First appearance:** 0303-huon-of-bordeaux

## Snapshot

Duke of Bordeaux, a brave but unfortunate nobleman whose errand to Charlemagne's court plunges him into perilous adventure.

## Who they are

Huon of Bordeaux carries the weight of a great name into a world of imperial politics and supernatural tests. His courage is matched only by the misfortunes that dog his steps, earning him the epithet 'brave but unfortunate.' In the legends of Charlemagne, his quest to prove himself at the emperor's court sets in motion a series of trials that reveal both the glory and the cost of knightly ambition.

## In the story

### [Huon of Bordeaux](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/huon-of-bordeaux)

Young Duke of Guienne, brave and loyal; kills Charlot in self-defense, defeats Amaury in combat, and accepts Charlemagne's perilous conditions for pardon.

### [Huon of Bordeaux (Continued)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/huon-of-bordeaux-continued)

Continues his quest, demonstrates purity of conscience, uses Oberon's gifts to defeat enemies.

### [Huon of Bordeaux (Continued)](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/huon-of-bordeaux-continued)

Dreams of a lady, rescues the Prince of Hyrcania, delivers Charlemagne's kiss to Clarimunda, kills the prince, and is imprisoned.

### [H](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/h)

Son of Duke Sevinus, featured in medieval romance.

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