# Malagigi — Orlando Furioso character guide

> Malagigi in Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Sage Malagigi, Sir Malagigi

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

## Who they are

A Christian enchanter, cousin of Rinaldo.

## In the story

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

Imprisoned and to be rescued by Aldigier, Rogero, and Richardetto.

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

His ill-advised plan leads to the Saracen forces attacking the Christians.

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

Consulted by Rinaldo about Angelica; summons a demon to explain Rinaldo's love.

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

Prophesied the future glory of Ferrara to Rinaldo.

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