Valor
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Valor is a concept or quality associated with courage and bravery in the context of warfare and heroic action.
Statements (48)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
concept
→
moral quality → virtue → |
| associatedWith |
bravery
→
courage → heroism → martial virtue → |
| canBeDisplayedBy |
civilians in wartime
→
resistance fighters → soldiers → |
| contrastedWith | cowardice → |
| culturalRole |
serves as an ideal for soldiers
→
used to model exemplary military behavior → |
| etymologyFrom | Latin "valorem" meaning worth or strength → |
| expressedThrough |
acts of battlefield courage
→
defense of others under fire → self‑sacrifice in combat → |
| hasDefinition | quality of courage and bravery in the face of danger → |
| involves |
facing danger
→
overcoming fear → willingness to risk life → |
| isComponentOf | ideal warrior ethos → |
| linkedTo | readiness to protect others → |
| moralDimension | considered a positive moral trait → |
| moralEvaluation | praiseworthy in most cultures → |
| oftenDepictedIn |
epic poetry
→
heroic legends → mythology → war literature → |
| recognizedBy |
honor citations
→
medals of valor → military decorations → |
| relatedTo |
duty
→
fortitude → honor → loyalty → |
| requires |
conscious choice to act despite risk
→
possibility of serious harm → presence of danger → |
| requiresBalanceWith |
prudence
→
respect for life → |
| typicalContext |
battle
→
heroic action → warfare → |
| valuedBy |
chivalric traditions
→
military cultures → national militaries → warrior societies → |
Referenced by (1)
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