Bulfinch’s Mythology · Character
Rodomont
Proud Saracen king, a fierce warrior in the Orlando epics.
minor
Also known as King Rodomont
First appearance: The Invasion of France
Rodomont shows up with force in The Invasion of France. The page is where that presence becomes real.
Fiery king of Algiers who scorns cautious counsel and impatiently launches his own invasion of France.
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In The Invasion of France: Fiery king of Algiers who scorns cautious counsel and impatiently launches his own invasion of France. Later, in Zerbino and Isabella: King of Algiers; kills the hermit, forces Isabella to…
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- Other
Character groups
- Charlemagne Epic Antagonists and Allies
- Arthurian and Romance Knights
- Greek and Trojan Heroes
- Miscellaneous Mythological and Romance Figures
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Falling action.
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- Escalation
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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