Orlando Furioso · Character
Bayardo
Rinaldo's magical horse.
minor
Also known as the prompt Bayardo, good Bayardo
First appearance: canto i
Bayardo's tie to Rinaldo is one of the pressures that moves Orlando Furioso—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
The horse fought over by Rinaldo and Gradasso; seen beset by a monstrous bird.
Bayardo first appears in 0003 canto i.
With Rinaldo (professional): Bayardo is Rinaldo's loyal and intelligent horse, serving as his trusted steed. With Rinaldo (professional): Bayardo is Rinaldo's loyal and intelligent horse, serving as his trusted steed.
In Canto XXXIII: The horse fought over by Rinaldo and Gradasso; seen beset by a monstrous bird.
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Relationship types
- Professional
- Other
Character groups
- Miscellaneous Characters
- Primary Christian and Saracen Knights
- Allies and Antagonists of Orlando
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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- Rinaldo
professional · positive
Bayardo is Rinaldo's loyal and intelligent horse, serving as his trusted steed. How this plays out →
- Rinaldo
professional · positive
Bayardo is Rinaldo's loyal and intelligent horse, serving as his trusted steed. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Bayardo in canto iIn the story
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See Bayardo in canto i