like:
             who from the moment that he first began
             Compaining, had cherished the profession
             Of Arms, he also prized trustworthiness,
             Liberality, fame, and courteousness."
             Geoffrey Chauser "Canterbury tales"
             Of course, the main tasks of hero is to protect himself, his family, his country, his nation. It is brightly shown in Medieval literature because this time literature contains descriptions of kings, protectors, or brave hearted knights, his fights in battles, and their altruism in state protection:
             a long time after his father's death,
             and to him Healfdene, fierce in battle,
             It seems that the simple man who was not at least a knight could not be sung the price. At this time man was conscio
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