Orlando Furioso · Character
Gryphon
A young Christian knight whose ferocity in battle is matched only by his loyalty to his brother Aquilant.
supporting
Also known as Sir Gryphon, The youthful Gryphon, valiant Gryphon
First appearance: canto i
As a supporting figure in Orlando Furioso, Gryphon is not background color—the story leans on what they do once the chapter opens.
Fights Orrilo alongside Aquilant; later joins Astolpho and learns of his lady's ill tidings.
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Gryphon fights in the wars around the Mediterranean, where his temper and his sword-arm make him both feared and useful. He is bound to his brother Aquilant by a devotion that survives separation, mistaken identity, and…
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Relationship types
- Other
Character groups
- Primary Christian and Saracen Knights
- Deceitful Cowards
- Knights and Monsters
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Astolpho, usin…
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See Gryphon in canto i