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The Lusiads · Character
Castilia
Personification of Castile, often representing the neighboring kingdom of Spain.
minor
Also known as Sudden Castilia
First appearance: canto iii
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- Other
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- Castilian and divine presence
- Mythical, historical, and allegorical figures
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- Breaking point
- Aftermath
- Closing
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