Loyalty

  • 480 BCE

    The Battle of Theromopylae

    The 300 Spartans stayed loyal to their city-state and fought even though they knew they would die. Their loyalty and bravery made this battle one of the most remembered moments in history. This belongs to History.
  • 441 BCE

    Antigone buries her brother

    Antigone risks her life to bury her brother even though the king forbids it. This shows loyalty to her family over the law. This belongs to Literature discipline
  • 399 BCE

    The death of Socrates

    Socrates chooses to stay loyal to his beliefs instead of escaping prison. He accepts the punishment of drinking poison to stay true to his principles. This belongs to the philosophy\history discipline
  • 1320

    Dante and Beatrice

    In The Divine Comedy, Dante remains loyal to the memory of Beatrice, letting her guide him spiritually through his journey.
    This belongs to the Literature discipline.