# Zerbino — Bulfinch’s Mythology character guide

> Zerbino in Bulfinch’s Mythology by Thomas Bulfinch.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Isabella, Isabella Zerbino

**First appearance:** 0296-zerbino-and-isabella

## Who they are

Scottish prince and lover of Isabella, a tragic figure in Orlando Furioso.

## In the story

### [Astolpho's Adventures Continued, and Isabella's Begun](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/astolpho-s-adventures-continued-and-isabella-s-begun)

Daughter of the king of Galicia, secretly married to Zerbino, betrayed by Oderic, imprisoned by pirates, rescued by Orlando.

### [Astolpho's Adventures Continued, and Isabella's Begun](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/astolpho-s-adventures-continued-and-isabella-s-begun)

Son of the king of Scotland, secretly married to Isabella, captured by Count Anselm's men, rescued by Orlando and reunited with Isabella.

### [Medoro](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/medoro)

A Christian commander who captures Medoro but is moved by his plea, though a subordinate wounds Medoro.

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

Finds Orlando's scattered arms, hangs them as a trophy, and is later defeated by Mandricardo.

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

Aids Zerbino in collecting Orlando's arms and witnesses the subsequent battle.

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

Dies from wounds after the Tartar prince takes his sword; his last words implore Isabella to live and be faithful.

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

Grieves Zerbino's death, vows fidelity, is captured by Rodomont, and tricks him into beheading her to preserve her vow.

### [Z](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/bulfinch_s_mythology_se/chapters/z)

A knight, son of the king of Scotland.

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