Orlando Furioso · Character
Durindana
Orlando's legendary sword.
minor
Also known as fatal Durindana, trenchant Durindana, Sharp Durindana
First appearance: canto i
Durindana shows up with force in Canto XXXIII. The page is where that presence becomes real.
The sword sought by Gradasso in his duel with Rinaldo.
Durindana first appears in 0003 canto i.
In Canto XXXIII: The sword sought by Gradasso in his duel with Rinaldo.
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- Miscellaneous Characters
- Protagonist
- Primary Christian and Saracen Knights
- Allies and Antagonists of Orlando
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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See Durindana in canto i