Bulfinch’s Mythology · Character
Malagigi
Enchanter and cousin of Rinaldo, skilled in magic in the Charlemagne legends.
minor
Also known as Malagigi the Enchanter
First appearance: Rinaldo
Malagigi shows up with force in The Peers, or Paladins. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The Enchanter, a Paladin known for his magical arts.
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In The Peers, or Paladins: The Enchanter, a Paladin known for his magical arts. Later, in Rinaldo: The enchanter and cousin of Rinaldo, who disguises himself as an old man and a peasant to guide Rinaldo toward…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Charlemagne Epic Antagonists and Allies
- Greek and Trojan Heroes
- Protagonist
- Arthurian and Romance Knights
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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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