# Rodomont — Bulfinch’s Mythology character guide

> Rodomont in Bulfinch’s Mythology by Thomas Bulfinch.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** King Rodomont

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

## Who they are

Proud Saracen king, a fierce warrior in the Orlando epics.

## In the story

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

Fiery king of Algiers who scorns cautious counsel and impatiently launches his own invasion of France.

### [Zerbino and Isabella](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/zerbino-and-isabella)

King of Algiers; kills the hermit, forces Isabella to his chapel, beheads her in a trick, then builds a bridge and tower in her honor, challenging all comers.

### [R](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/r)

King of Algiers, mentioned in this chapter.

## Links

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- All characters: https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/characters