In the Middle Ages chivalry was a set of rules knights were supposed to follow. If only chivalry still existed! Chivalry told knights to defend the weak, protect the church, and defend women. In battle sparing a knight from another army was considered chivalry (obviously they couldn’t spare EVERYONE they fought). Sadly now there seems to be no trace of chivalry left in daily life. Now it’s every person for themselves and if someone gets left behind it’s not your problem.
When someone became a knight they had to swear to uphold the traits of courage, respect, honor, and loyalty. Many of these traits were influenced from Christianity. I only wish that guys still had to promise to use these traits every day of their lives. Less pain, less heartbreak, less regret that way. If I had to choose one thing to bring into the present day from medieval times it would be chivalry, definitely!!!!! :)
Thanks for that information! I didnt know what a chivalry was untill I read you post! Now i know people have to follow it like the law.
ReplyDeletethat seems very interesting that men used to do that if i lived back then i probably would not follow that code
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