The fair maiden of Orlando Inamorato's epic Renaissance poem. As the Princess of Cathay, Angelica's beauty was such that, when knights encountered her, they sought her hand in marriage. Fleeing these passionate suitors, Angelica found herself doomed – until Ruggiero, the African knight, saved her with a magical ring, which gave its wearer the power of invisibility. With the ring, Angelica was able to reclaim her freedom and revel in a life of happy independence. The magical ring was her most treasured possession.