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Namus

Duke of Bavaria, a wise counselor to Charlemagne.

minor

Also known as Bavarian Namus, Duke Namus

First appearance: Canto I

Namus shows up with force in Canto I. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Bavarian duke entrusted with Angelica's care by Charlemagne.
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CHCharlemagneOROrlandoMAMarphisaDUDudonOGOgierNANamus

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  • Miscellaneous Characters
  • Primary Christian and Saracen Knights
  • Medoro and Companions

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

SetupAftermathClimax
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  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Namus in Canto I
See Namus in Canto I