Fonseca, Rui Carlos2023-02-222023-02-222017Fonseca, R. C. (2017). The hero, the rival, and the dragon: the tripartite structure of Kallimachos and Chrysorrhoe. Parekbolai. An Electronic Journal for Byzantine Literature, 7, 135-149.http://hdl.handle.net/10400.13/5058This article focuses on the narrative structure of the Byzantine vernacular romance Kallimachos and Chrysorrhoe. I argue that the first half of the romance is built upon a tripartite pattern, telling the stories of three male characters playing the role of the princess’ suitor. These three male characters are the hero, the rival, and the dragon, and their stories are reshaped and adapted from a common basic plot, each involving a similar set of typical situations and repeated motives.engByzantine vernacular romanceNarrative structureTripartite patternTypical situationsKallimachos and Chrysorrhoe.Faculdade de Artes e Humanidadesjournal article10.26262/par.v7i0.6014