Magic and the Supernatural

Where it surfaces

• Canto II

  The winged rider and the steel castle built by sorcery introduce supernatural elements.

• Canto III

  Merlin's prophetic cave, Melissa's enchantments, and Atlantes' magical castle dominate the chapter.

• Canto IV

  Atlantes' enchanted castle, the hippogryph, and the magical ring are central to the chapter's events.

• Canto VI

  Alcina's magic that transforms humans into plants, the hippogryph as a magical steed, and the enchanted island.

• Canto VII

  Central to the chapter: Alcina's enchantments, Melissa's counter-magic, the ring's power to reveal truth, and the hippogryph.

• Canto VIII

  Rogero uses Atlantes' magic shield; Melissa restores transformed knights; the orc and Proteus myth underscore supernatural elements.

• Canto X

  Logistilla's magical realm, the hippogryph, and the enchanted gems that reveal the soul all underscore the supernatural elements in this canto.

• Canto XI

  Angelica's magic ring grants invisibility; the griffin-horse and the orc are supernatural elements.

• Canto XII

  Atlantes' enchanted palace and Angelica's ring highlight the role of magic in the narrative.

• Canto XIII

  Atlantes' enchanted palace and Melissa's prophetic powers highlight the pervasive influence of magic in the narrative.

• Canto XIV

  Divine intervention occurs as God dispatches the angel Michael to find Silence and Discord, influencing the mortal conflict.

• Canto XV

  Logistilla's magical gifts, the enchanted Orrilo who reattaches limbs, and the book that reveals his weakness dominate the chapter.

• Canto XXXIII

  Merlin's magic creates the prophetic hall; a monstrous bird interrupts the duel; Bradamant's dream carries a supernatural quality.

• Canto XXXIX

  Melissa uses enchantment to transform her appearance and create phantom horses, influencing the battle.

• Endnotes

  Discusses miraculous fountains, Merlin's death, the pentacle as a defense against demons, and enchanted weapons like Balisarda.