# Martano — Orlando Furioso character guide

> Martano in Orlando Furioso by Ludovico Ariosto.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Martano hight, The vile Martano

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

## Who they are

A cowardly and treacherous knight.

## In the story

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

Vile lover of Origille, matched in evil customs, heading to a tournament in Damascus.

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

Deceives Gryphon, steals his arms, and falsely accuses him of cowardice before King Norandino.

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