Orlando Furioso · Character
Leo
Son of the Emperor of Greece.
minor
Also known as Young Leo, Leo Augustus
First appearance: canto i
Leo's tie to Rogero is one of the pressures that moves Orlando Furioso—worth meeting in the text, not only on a cast list.
Leo is the Grecian prince to whom Aymon has betrothed Bradamant, becoming Rogero's rival.
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With Rogero (rivalry): Leo is a Byzantine prince who competes with Rogero for Bradamant's hand in marriage. With Rogero (rivalry): Leo is a…
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See Leo in canto iCharacter Web
20 connectionsA slice of how Leo sits in the book — open the reader for the full interactive map.
Relationship types
- Rivalry
- Other
Character groups
- Greek Imperial Family
- Protagonist
- Primary Christian and Saracen Knights
- Medoro and Companions
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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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- Rogero
rivalry · negative
Leo is a Byzantine prince who competes with Rogero for Bradamant's hand in marriage. How this plays out →
- Rogero
rivalry · negative
Leo is a Byzantine prince who competes with Rogero for Bradamant's hand in marriage. How this plays out →
Relationship notes
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See Leo in canto iIn the story
Leo appears across 3 companion beats. Open any chapter in the free preview to see the notes beside the text.
