# Mandricardo — Bulfinch’s Mythology character guide

> Mandricardo in Bulfinch’s Mythology by Thomas Bulfinch.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Mandricardo ( Man - dri - carˈdo

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

## Who they are

Saracen king who seeks revenge and challenges Orlando.

## In the story

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

Tartar king who undertakes a perilous quest for Hector's armor, defeats Gradasso, and swears to win Durindana from Orlando.

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

### [Orlando Mad](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/orlando-mad)

Seizes Durindana from the trophy, fights and defeats Zerbino, and claims the sword.

### [M](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/m)

Listed as 'Mandricardo, son of Agrican.'

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