Imperator_Boru
Consul
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Age : 47
Localisation : Northern California, USA
Registration date : 2006-10-22
 | | Subject: Whats does it mean to be a Medieval hero ? Thu Jun 21, 2012 2:05 am | |
| What does it mean to be a hero in Medieval times ?
First, physical courage. Second, martial prowess. A great hero is a great fighter. Third. loyalty. Whether a vassal serving a great king, or a king oneself, you were expected to demonstrate loyalty to the people who held your liege-oath, or who had given you theirs. Fourth, a hero is generious. Whether it is sharing wealth and land, or in being merciful to a defeated foe, generosity is a valued trait. Fifth. At least in later medieval times, a hero is of course devout. With the role religion played in daily life of those times, it's natural that the heroes would reflect this trait.
That covers the basics.
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Imperator_Romulus
Consul
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Age : 46
Localisation : Asheville, North Carolina
Registration date : 2007-02-26
| | Subject: Re: Whats does it mean to be a Medieval hero ? Thu Jun 21, 2012 4:23 am | |
| I dont see anything about slaying dragons...  | |
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Imperator_Holyblade
Praetorian
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Localisation : Berlin, Germany
Registration date : 2007-01-23
| | Subject: Re: Whats does it mean to be a Medieval hero ? Sun Jun 24, 2012 12:32 pm | |
| Well Boru er Death_Dealer it looks like you qualify  | |
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Imperator_Boru
Consul
Number of posts : 3305
Age : 47
Localisation : Northern California, USA
Registration date : 2006-10-22
| | Subject: Re: Whats does it mean to be a Medieval hero ? Sun Jun 24, 2012 1:01 pm | |
| Thanks Death, good to see you back in action. | |
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