Heroes originate in the mists of time and myth. Early literature was probably based on the king who died for his people, and the warrior who defended his king of all evils. An epic hero, such as Beowulf or Sir Gawain, possessed the qualities of loyalty and honor and is usually associated with the relationship between knight and king. The hero lives in a society, where a man's 'good name' is his most prized possession …showed first 75 words of 305 total…

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