On Supernatural Underground Now: What Makes A Hero? #7 —Chivalry
Yep, on 1 September I posted Instalment #7 in the What Makes A (Fantasy) Hero series.
This month’s theme is Chivalry — although the real question now is, can I keep the C-themed posts going until year’s end? 😀 Watch this space…
‘As we do’. by way of a lead-in, here’s some text to get you started:
“I could argue that chivalry is a uniquely Medieval concept, centered on heroes such as King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table, Roland and Oliver, and Robin Hood. However, if we go as far back as The Iliad, one of Achilles’ most important qualities, before he is overset by the death of Patrocles, is his chivalry, i.e. he is fair and generous to his friends, and merciful to enemies, always granting clemency when asked by a defeated foe…”
To read on, click on:
Chivalry and the Fantasy Hero
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See you all again on 1 October or thereabouts. In the meantime, take good care and stay as well as you possibly can.