# The Crusaders — Leaves of Grass character guide

> The Crusaders in Leaves of Grass by Walt Whitman.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** myself, Mine

**First appearance:** 0047-song-of-myself

## Who they are

Medieval Christian warriors, invoked as historical figures.

## Relationships

### [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/characters/narrator)

_friendship_

The Crusaders are fellow travelers or warriors for a cause, with whom the narrator shares a sense of mission.

### [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/characters/narrator)

_friendship_

The Crusaders are fellow travelers or warriors for a cause, with whom the narrator shares a sense of mission.

### [Narrator](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/characters/narrator)

_friendship_

The Crusaders are fellow travelers or warriors for a cause, with whom the narrator shares a sense of mission.

## In the story

### [Song of the Exposition](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/chapters/3)

Mentioned as part of the vanished medieval world, along with Charlemagne, Roland, and Arthur.

### [With Antecedents](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/chapters/with-antecedents)

Listed among the antecedents that have contributed to the present.

### [With Antecedents](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/chapters/1)

Mentioned among the historical figures and movements that contributed to the present.

### [Chapter 4: The Music of All Nations](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/chapters/4)

The crusaders are seen marching with the cross, accompanied by martial clang of cymbals.

### [The Mystic Trumpeter](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/chapters/the-mystic-trumpeter)

Appear in the vision of the feudal world, marching with monks bearing the cross.

### [Blow Again Trumpeter!](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/leaves_of_grass_se/chapters/4)

Appear as part of the tumultuous armies in the vision.

## Links

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