Bulfinch’s Mythology · Character
Mandricardo
Saracen king who seeks revenge and challenges Orlando.
minor
Also known as Mandricardo ( Man - dri - carˈdo
First appearance: The Invasion of France
Mandricardo shows up with force in The Invasion of France. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Tartar king who undertakes a perilous quest for Hector's armor, defeats Gradasso, and swears to win Durindana from Orlando.
Mandricardo first appears in 0288 the invasion of france.
In The Invasion of France: Tartar king who undertakes a perilous quest for Hector's armor, defeats Gradasso, and swears to win Durindana from Orlando.
Later, in The Invasion of France (Continued): Challenges Rogero over the right to bear the symbol of the Trojan knight; insists his oath prevents him from using a sword until he conquers Durindana.
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- Other
Character groups
- Charlemagne Epic Antagonists and Allies
- Greek and Trojan Heroes
- Orlando Epic Characters
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