# Bayardo — Orlando Furioso character guide

> Bayardo in Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** the prompt Bayardo, good Bayardo

**First appearance:** 0003-canto-i

## Who they are

Rinaldo's magical horse.

## Relationships

### [Rinaldo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/rinaldo)

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Bayardo is Rinaldo's loyal and intelligent horse, serving as his trusted steed.

### [Rinaldo](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orlando_furioso_se/characters/rinaldo)

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Bayardo is Rinaldo's loyal and intelligent horse, serving as his trusted steed.

## In the story

### [Canto XXXIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/orlando_furioso_se/chapters/canto-xxxiii)

The horse fought over by Rinaldo and Gradasso; seen beset by a monstrous bird.

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