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Orlando Furioso · Character

Argaeus

A knight who loves an unworthy woman.

minor

First appearance: canto i

Argaeus shows up with force in Canto XXI. The page is where that presence becomes real.

The husband of Gabrina, who is deceived by her and later killed by Philander.
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GAGabrinaPOPolinessoPHPhilanderZEZerbinoARArgaeus

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  • Minor Knights and Villains
  • Primary Christian and Saracen Knights

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SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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