Old English Heroism: Jesus, Part 1

The term “hero” can be used pretty loosely. Are all true heroes fictional, or have there been any real heroes? Let’s look at the life of Jesus to see if he fits the bill.

Old English Heroism: Generosity

We all know generosity when we see it, but have you ever stopped to consider that it’s actually a heroic quality? Robin Hood and Superman are great examples.

Old English Heroism: Loyalty

Wouldn’t it be nice to have a superhero as a friend? I mean, it’s like having a “get out of jail free” card. Every time you got yourself into a bind or found yourself in danger, you could count on your friend to come…

Old English Heroism: Prudence

What do Robin Hood and Harry Potter have in common? Prudence! No, that’s not some weird academic joke. It’s a real (albeit nerdy) idea that I want to prove in today’s post. If you missed last week’s post about the characteristics of the Old…