# Melissa — Bulfinch’s Mythology character guide

> Melissa in Bulfinch’s Mythology by Thomas Bulfinch.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the sage Melissa

**First appearance:** 0290-bradamante-and-rogero

## Who they are

Wise enchantress who aids Bradamante and Rogero in the Orlando epics.

## Relationships

### [Rogero](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/characters/rogero)

_friendship_

Melissa is a sorceress who aids and guides Rogero, acting as a protective ally and mentor.

### [Rogero](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/characters/rogero)

_friendship_

Melissa is a sorceress who aids and guides Rogero, acting as a protective ally and mentor.

## In the story

### [Astolpho and the Enchantress](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/astolpho-and-the-enchantress)

The sage enchantress who disenchants Alcina's victims and aids Rogero and Astolpho.

### [The Orc](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/the-orc)

Guides Bradamante to the enchanted castle, warns her of Atlantes' illusions.

### [The War in Africa](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/the-war-in-africa)

Disguises herself as Rodomont to incite the Saracens to break the truce, then disappears.

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