Honor, bravery, and a sense of duty are all characteristics of a hero. Anglo-Saxons define a hero as usually being a king or thane who were at the higher end of the chain with the ability to run at danger with no fear of self-harm, having good leadership qualities, and being capable of providing for their people a sense of security. They should be willing to put their life out there for the benefit of their people. They should have the willingness to put their life out there for the wellbeing of others.
Honor involves integrity in one’s daily choices. For example,