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Marphisa

Fierce female Saracen warrior who later converts to Christianity.

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Also known as the bold Marphisa

First appearance: bradamante and rogero

Marphisa shows up with force in Rogero and Bradamante. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Rogero's sister who defends his claim and joyfully reunites with him.
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RORogeroOROrlandoGEGeraintRORodomontCUCupidMAMarphisa

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Miscellaneous Mythological and Romance Figures
  • Greek and Trojan Heroes
  • Charlemagne Epic Antagonists and Allies

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SetupEscalationAftermathClimax
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  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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