Bower of Bliss: The Lair of Acrasia in The Faerie Queene
The Bower of Bliss is a major location in book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene. It is the home of Acrasia, a symbol for lust.
The Bower of Bliss is a major location in book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene. It is the home of Acrasia, a symbol for lust.
Ruddymane is the son of Amavia and Mordant in book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene. He is just an infant.
Mordant is a tragic character that appears in book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene. He is never seen alive in the text.
Amavia is a character that shows up briefly in book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene. Her story is very tragic.
Maleger is a character that appears briefly in book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene. He is the leader of a group of bandits.
Mammon is a mysterious character that appears in book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queene. He is a primary tempter of Sir Guyon.
Phaedria is a villainous character in book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queen. However, her villainy is a little more subtle.
Occasion is a character/creature from book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queen. She teams up with Furor.
Furor is a madman/creature in book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queen. He is always seen with Occasion.
Acrasia is the driving force behind the narrative in book 2 of Edmund Spenser’s The Faerie Queen. She is an evil sorceress.