Encyclopedia of Fantasy (1997)
Armida
Tagged: Theme.
A sorceress in Jerusalem Delivered (1581) by Torquato Tasso (1544-1595), a Taproot Text of some importance for its influence on Edmund Spenser and others. She enchants Rinaldo into Sex with her, but when he comes to his senses she – loathing the separation – sets her palace afire and is slain in combat. At least 15 Operas of interest feature her. [JC]
see also: Queen of Air and Darkness.