I share your fascination. It's the similarities of these two cultures that I find far more compelling than their differences. It speaks to the human condition and how two very different peoples share so many experiences despite geographical isolation and environment. It's the cultural equivalent of convergent evolution. Thanks for the video!

@metatronyt

8 жыл бұрын

+Knyght Errant Thank you very much for watching and for your eloquent and deep comment :) now I'm starting to make the video about ecclesiastical Latin ;)

@ME-hm7zm

8 жыл бұрын

+Knyght Errant If my memory serves, classical "knights" and "samurai" have their date of origin not terribly far apart, either. In and about 100 years. Both even started off as missile platforms - under Charlemagne, javelin-cavalry is a knight first.

@dweliq2993

8 жыл бұрын

+Knyght Errant I completely dont sharer this fascination but I like people skewering other people with swords and chopping their arms off with axes.

@101jir

8 жыл бұрын

+Knyght Errant Agreed. I had actually been mentioning it to my family before I saw this video, specifically about the codes. It would seem that they arose out of similar circumstance: as nobility started to believe that they were above the law, new law needed to be formed to bring them back in line. Unless I got my timescale off, it wouldn't be the first time.

@legionxiii8055

7 жыл бұрын

Knyght Errant w

Finally someone gives me a proper comparison. Thank you

@metatronyt

8 жыл бұрын

+Ulf Ravndal Thankyou for watching ^^

@harroscieri7623

4 ай бұрын

​@@metatronyt ma tu sei italiano?

@metatronyt

4 ай бұрын

@@harroscieri7623 si si

A lot of people in the comments are ignoring the fact that people did follow these codes. They broke it occasionly (because who is perfect) but it's not like they were henious about or fully planned it out or didn't feel guilty or atone for it. For the most part plenty of them did follow their respective codes. I'm fully aware that many of them were evil.

@ineednochannelyoutube5384

4 жыл бұрын

@Groove Crusader If you for a second believe the avrage noble bound themselves by codes of honour, you are clearly yet to lose your faith in humanity...

@Mailed-Knight

4 жыл бұрын

@P A V L V S It was the job of Samurai and Knights to kill those who would corrupt the local communities. People like the PC crowd have existed throughout history and they have always had limited success. They are starting to lose again but the media will just keep on spinning it.

@dennisreynolds1341

3 жыл бұрын

The Japanese completely warped bushido to brainwash their people in ww2.

@Mailed-Knight

3 жыл бұрын

@@dennisreynolds1341 Ain't that the truth and interesting that they used glorification of history rather rewriting history to control people.

@ThejollyFrenchman

3 жыл бұрын

@Grug Crusader "The west isn't run by whites or Christians" Source, please? Nearly every white majority nation is run by a white leader, with a majority white cabinet. Of those leaders, almost all are christian.

My favorite religious knight order would be not the Templars but the Order of Saint John/ Later knights of Malta, mainly because of their social welfare and because they fought even when they know they would die, like in the battle of acre.

@LordVader1094

8 жыл бұрын

+jerome96114 And their livery was bloody awesome.

@JamesRDavenport

8 жыл бұрын

+jerome96114 I find the Hospitalers fascinating as well. They championed fraternal brotherhood in combat, and were also great healers as well.

@netherwalker1762

8 жыл бұрын

Knight's of Malta eh? Good choice, how did you first learn about them?

@chainbrood

8 жыл бұрын

gotta hail the Teutons myself ha

@cadethumann8605

8 жыл бұрын

For me, my type of warrior is one who possesses a kind heart. He would try to find peaceful solutions and would only kill if it is the only option. He protects the innocent (even better if it is even the ones in an enemy country/kingdom) and is charitable towards the weak/helpless.

Soooo... I practice kenjutsu and i tought that i might as well learn the bushido code. So i asked my sensei to teach me and he did. Also i talked to a friend of mine that practices HEMA, and he also learned the chivalry code. Here is a bit more detailed version of the codes. Bushido: The samurai needs to prove that he is just and honourfull. The samurai should look at death with disgust. The samurai needs to have full self-control. The samurai needs to be mercyfull to his comrades. The samurai needs to be polite in every situation. The samurai needs to be honest and respectfull. The samurai needs to be loyal to his superiors. The samurai will always defend his honour. Just as a side note here is a japanese saying: The intent of the samurai should be to get his sword and throw himself in the embrace of death. -Kiyomasa Kato, Samurai warrior. Chivalry: Comit yourself to the theachings of the curch. Protect the church. Respect the weak and be their protector. Love your native land. Be brave when confronting the enemy. Fight restless against the infidel. Honour your feudal duties, as long as they aren’t against your teachings. Never lie and respect your promises. Be kind. Always defend the good and fight against the evil. Well, Just as Metatron said, they aren’t that different. This just strengthens the fact that both warriors were very similar in morals. I guess you can say that these are the same codes with different words. (Also, sorry for any grammar mistakes. I’m not an native english speaker.)

@johnathangrishaw3096

8 жыл бұрын

i thought the samerai few on death was accept it and you will live happy?

@blackdeath4eternity

8 жыл бұрын

+colt grisham i think perhaps the "disgust at death" here may refer to dealing it out rather then referencing your own death.

@Blackthorn869

7 жыл бұрын

That is exactly right.

@Samurai-ub6ew

5 жыл бұрын

Nicely done. There are a lot of in depth meaning to both chivalry and Bushido

@NODnuke45

5 жыл бұрын

The biggest difference I see is that the code of chivalry places a lot of emphasis on serving "the church" which I assume is referring to the roman catholic church being that was the dominant religion at the time in that region of the world. On the other hand, Bushido emphasizes the self, and embracing the way of the warrior as a lifestyle as the individual that the person following it is. In my opinion Bushido is better for that because it is much more flexible, adaptable, and therefore more prolific than the code of chivalry. Bushido can be adopted by anyone, regardless of their knowledge of any particular religion, or anyone wishing to follow a more righteous path in life, regardless of their religious beliefs.

Christian knighthood comes mostly from New Testament values, not Old Testament. I am sure that there could be some small exceptions, of course, but a large portion of modern gentlemanly behavior traces back to Christ himself. Particularly the Beatitudes, where fidelity, honesty, generosity, humility and mercy come from. Godspeed!

@biblebot3947

4 жыл бұрын

If they based it off the Old Testament then people would be praising shariah law for how generous it is in comparison Now of course from the New Testament we reject the whole hating your family and subservient slave part of Jesus’s teachings though there is some of it in chivalric code

@40peterhotdog58

4 жыл бұрын

@@biblebot3947 Why would the old testament be similar to Sharia Law? Are jews muslims?

@40peterhotdog58

4 жыл бұрын

@@biblebot3947 The old testament was all about loyalty to god and that is what most knights did. Remember all those convert by the sword things?

@biblebot3947

4 жыл бұрын

40Peter Hotdog I didn’t say that Jews are Muslim Stop trying to straw man me Anyone can read the comment and see that it is unedited so you only do yourself a disservice

@nicholasthatcher7143

4 жыл бұрын

@@biblebot3947 I assume you are referring to Luke 14:26? I would suggest maybe rethinking your views. They are warped by your obvious distain for Christianity.

I wasn't expecting so much etymology and linguistics. I wasn't surprised by the Latin, from an Italian, but breaking down the Japanese and its Chinese influence was impressive. As for the similarities of the codes, I assume psychology and sociology would explain it as some combination of influences from evolved instincts and the warriors' place in society. Bushido does seem to value death before dishonor much more, however.

@tauempire1793

3 жыл бұрын

Indeed and the Chivalry is alot more religious and focused around the church so therefore those are really the two main differences. Also yes this is a 5 year later comment lmao.

@grantarmbruster6591

2 жыл бұрын

I think he teaches Japanese.

Metatron man you are amazing you are one of the last people who you can belive about medieval history

@metatronyt

8 жыл бұрын

+Alexandros grivas Thank you for that Alex ^^

@alexandrosgrivas4406

8 жыл бұрын

no prob

The code of Chivalry and Bushido is the basis of modern ethical behaviors expected of a soldier.During my time in service in the US Army like what you have stated in the list of values that a warrior must adhere too.The US Army back in the 90s created the Army Values which consisted of Loyalty,Duty,Respect,Selfless Service,Honor,Integrity,and Personal Courage.Being a soldier irregardless of rank have to live by these values daily to be a good soldier.The same goes for the Knight or Samurai in the past.

This is fascinating on many levels. One thing that struck me was that in both cases, the early code, which stressed physical courage and loyalty to a commander/lord was modified by religions values. Not only were the warrior codes similar but the Christian influence on the knight and the Buddhist/Shinto influence on the samurai stressed very similar values: justice, charity, generosity, humility. The parallels are remarkable.

A very interesting, well-researched, and eloquent video about a fascinating complex topic.

I love the loyalty you show to the etymology and pronunciation of the terms you present. You don't lower the bar and you you don't bullshit. Well done. My sincere respect.

@peterc.1419

3 жыл бұрын

Surely Chivalry is pronounced with a sh- sound given the French origins in British and American English.

Well made, better than your others: less rambling, very spot on and straight to the point. There's a good flow. Thanks!

@metatronyt

8 жыл бұрын

+TheShadowlin Thank you

The biggest problems with bushido and chilvary is much of it gets developed during times of peace, when samurai & knights didn't have wars to fight in order to justify their existence. It's similar to how the katana got romanticized & retconned into the "true weapon of a samurai" when samurai got stuck in civil servant positions during peace time & couldn't waltz around with polearms & bows anymore because it just wasn't practical in daily life during peacetime.

Now I just want a video comparing Roman and Germanic martial traditions. :C

@julianporcel8184

7 жыл бұрын

So do I...

@knuppelgast

7 жыл бұрын

Saxons were fucking great! Guy from saxon part of the Netherlands speaking here haha.

@Anglisc1682

4 жыл бұрын

If you're interested in Germanic warfare, and how the Anglo-Saxons as a Germanic people were in Battle, then you should take a look at the Battle of Maldon. It's really touching how the Anglo-Saxons were in battle. They valued bravery in strife, loyalty to their lord, and honouring their oaths. And it was the highest honour for the Anglo-Saxon Warrior to die in front of his Lord. The Lord's Thegns didn't exactly take orders from their Lord, instead it was a kind of friendship I think, and to me that's really quite touching. Anglo-Saxon culture was a culture of honour, loyalty, friendship and bravery. Or at least, this is what I've learned. If I'm wrong, correct me ofc.

@Anglisc1682

4 жыл бұрын

@@40peterhotdog58 Hm, you really know nothing about Anglo-Saxon culture, then, like you see at the Battle of Maldon, for example (in the poem). Barbarian as a term refers to people who didn't live in cities. That's it. Even the Romans said the Germanic Tribes and the Gauls, etc were very honourable people, and that's from a heavily biased source; from historians who undoubtedly looked down on them.

@Anglisc1682

4 жыл бұрын

@@40peterhotdog58 You probably know nothing of Germanic law, paganism and things like ofermode in Anglo-Saxon England either. Well.. clearly you don't ;) I mean there's a reason Tolkien took great pride in his Anglo-Saxon heritage

All the tradition of Chilvaric code came with the Song of Roland that explains the last battle of Roland against the outnumbering Moores. This song was even played at Hastings before the battle to give courage to the warriors. But the code was later completed with the legend of Lancelot written by Chretien de Troyes.

I so respect how careful and refined you are in your videos,Thanks for the great vids +Metatron

As a historian, in other eras, this has been fascinating and I look forward to seeing more of your videos. Thanks!

It's amazing how two codes of conduct are so similar. Totally different cultures, very far apart and very different philosophical origins. I'm enjoying all that you share with us. Doumo arigatou gozaimasu

If I may - In Code of the Samurai, it states on several occasions that one must have an almost 'unquestioning loyalty' to their Lords - no ands ifs or buts. The are several historical occurrences of the 'Lords' doing very bad things, leaving their Samurai to chose between honoring the Samurai code, or doing evil themselves by protecting their Lords evils. My knowledge on Chivalry code is much less, but if I understand it correctly - a knight was honor bound to at the very least correct their Lord should they do bad things. Leave if their Lord refuses to stop, and stand as a shield between a Lord gone bad, and the people if need be. A pretty stark difference.

@tommcalpine6062

4 жыл бұрын

I wonder where Christianity fit in with the Knightley code and doing what your lord told you what to do regardless of the ethics?!

@TheDarklugia123

Жыл бұрын

​@@tommcalpine6062 From the texts of medieval christian philosophers, like John of Salisbury, Thomas Aquinas and Ramon Llull, ethics would came first. Because authority comes from God, the lords receive their right to rule from God, as it is stated in the Bible (Romans 13), which means that the lords only have authority as long as they obey the rule of God. If the lord went against the Law of God/Natural Law/Moral Law, he would became a tyrant, so his orders do not need to be obeyed. Actually, Aquinas and Salisbury state that the people have the right to overthrow the tyrant, and even execute him, so long as they have a just cause. Source: Polycraticus, De Regno, The Book of Chivalry

That was very interesting, I rather enjoy introductory videos like these as it encourages viewers to look into it as it gives enough to get started. Cheers.

Well done video! I love your detailed explanations with all of the surrounding arguments.

I think similarity comes from nearly identical needs: a warrior that does not betray you, fight well and follow orders. The ideal knight/samurai works kinda like a machine with a fixed code and strict behavioural rules, this also explains why it was rare to find a warrior who followed rules, we are humans after all.

very well done informative and entertaining i applaud your production and appreciate your delivery in other words..Awesome video man thank you

Dude, after watching a few of your videos, I would say I really like your scholarly, even scientific approach. It is full of reason and in some, hard proofs. So far I deemed Chivalric Code and Bushido as gradually different creeds for elite warriors, now I see they bend to same values, even though their interpretations by the say warriors might be different due to religious differences. Thanks.

@metatronyt

8 жыл бұрын

+Maciej Kozak Thank you for watching and commenting, and I appreciate you enjoy my content ^^

FANTASTIC! Detailed and excellent presentation. Keep it up.

@metatronyt

8 жыл бұрын

+Julia Rogoff Thank you Julia :D

Intriguing, amazing, and inspiring to sum it up. I am impressed by your research. Very well done and I submit to the Bushido Code.

Your pronounciations of different languages is beautiful!

''Be that modern knight you feel you had to be'' Interesting words for a civvy...

Awesome video, made me want to know much more about both codes. Keep up the great work. Grazie mille!

If 2 worlds created almost the same code independently, I think it tells something about humanity. Maybe nations of humans would make knight/bushido like codes most of the time.

@iateyursandwiches

7 жыл бұрын

Not really, considering China was an immense empire that had influence on most of the East but didn't actually formally adopt such codes.

@archaeologistify

7 жыл бұрын

That is true. But I am still glad that our race has so many % of people that are honourable. Honor is against survival instincts. I wonder if these honourable people are dying out from our world because of premature death and not many childern.

@insertnamehere001

7 жыл бұрын

In this video it is stated that only the writings (words) for the word 'Bushido' come from China, not that Bushido as a code came from China. Japanese uses Chinese characters (kanji) as apart of their language and can choose whether to pronounce it how they would read it or pronounce it how the Chinese would read it.

Thanks my noble friend, I learned a lot from this video. I hope to see more and more videos related to this topic the "ancient warriors" and specially the knight.

Very beautiful Metatron!

@metatronyt

8 жыл бұрын

+Learn and repeat Thank you so much :D

I like your comparison videos! You just got yourself another sub!

this video is in such high quality and so interesting props to you Raffaello

Probably your best video that I have seen so far ;-)

Thank you sir. Great video, well explained.

This doesn't really relate to this video but it's just the one I happened to have when I felt the need to tell you that I love your channel. I just found it today and it is pretty addicting. I keep saying "ok after this I'll do something else" and then I see another video that I just have to watch ;). Keep up the great work!

The first samurai government(Shogunate) was established in 1192 in Kamakura near Edo( now Tokyo).

You Sir,are a amacing TEACHER. I learn more from your Videos than from many years of history lessons in school.

I very much enjoyed this video, the intro was truly mesmerizing, thank you! you should probably get into voice acting

A really helpful comparison.

Fascinating video. More!

I like the song starting at 15:16 as well ... it begins "You'll never know until it happens ...". I'd like to know the title and artist. Soundhound could not identify it.

@LadyKjell

4 жыл бұрын

Arch Tremors Feat Lollo Gardtman - Hurry To Love

Brilliant video very informative

I've become very curious about the Japanese code against surrender. Specifically, I'm wondering if it may have had roots in the Mongol invasion of Japan, where surrender was used at Tsushima as a tool to strengthen the invading forces. Can please anyone direct me to some information on this? 🙏

Metatron this video is once again the answer to the multiple questions I had, thanks/ども/grazie!

Hi! Have you tried to compare the tv show "Vikings" with the historical facts? If not, I think that would be a nice topic to talk about :) Love your work here, so keep it up!

@matheusb.dambrowski4639

8 жыл бұрын

history buffs did it

@Myrslokstok

5 жыл бұрын

Probably hard when they do not know so much about Vikings and the series do not claim to be acurate.

I think honor codes for warrior classes emerged largely out of necessity. That being the need to keep your deadliest people in check with a mixture of positive and negative reinforcement.

Fascinating, thank you.

this was fascinating. thank you very much. I subbed

@metatronyt

8 жыл бұрын

+nope Thank you for subbing :D

I'm a few years late to the party it seems, but overall i enjoy your videos. Seeing things I've previously read (hagakure and the book of five rings) in this one was uplifting after watching your debunking videos and having things I'd previously thought true torn apart lol

I always find myself coming back to this video. Just for the first 50 secs

Great job, it was realy instructive. Thx.

@metatronyt

8 жыл бұрын

+Altheniar Thank you for your time

I have to get up early tomorrow but every time i watch a video of yours theirs always another that I also need to watch. You need to stop making good videos lol.

thanks for the video

I love how informative and deep your analysis is, But i think you fail to mention the important part that MANY knights and samurai only followed their code when needed to and gladly did shady things when nobody was looking, I don't think many knights were truely honorable people, And i think the same goes for the Samurai. For example the Samurai were allowed to kill somebody on the spot if they feel that they were insulted by them but they had to have a witness, This witness could be their own servant meaning the samurai could kill pretty much everybody they wanted, And power corrupts.

@kovi567

7 жыл бұрын

Being a knight was like being cool on facebook. You are probably a fuckster, but you put on a mask for others.

@khurgar8120

7 жыл бұрын

Sounds to me like you've been watching videos on YT that lies to you my friends =)

@southernknight9983

7 жыл бұрын

Chivalry and Bushido are ideas and standards to live up to. It takes much dedication to achieve such standards in your heart. Not just everyone can do it, cause they don't have the heart or discipline to do so. Godspeed!

@CatholicismRules

6 жыл бұрын

I know this is over a year old, but I still have a question for you. If they "did shady things when nobody was looking" and truly nobody was looking, how do you know they did it? By the same logic, you do shadier things when nobody is looking. The only reason I don't have proof of it is because nobody is looking. If I did have proof, my statement would be incorrect.

@victk7

6 жыл бұрын

Jack Good argument!

@Metatron - great video, but what's the end song?

I love the knight Templar

This is your best video yet Metatron. I have a question. I've often wondered why the horses were not the first victims of an attack in battle. Was it part of the chivalric code and Bushido code to spare them (generosity/ mercy maybe) It seems to me that once your opponent is without his steed he is more vulnerable. "My horse, my horse, my Kingdom for a horse'

This video could benefit me with my research for my research essay for college. I am doing a compare and contrast between the concepts of the knight and the samurai.

most excellent lecture

'Seek nothing outside yourself' this is a very beautiful, short sentence impressed.

@peterc.1419

3 жыл бұрын

And self contradictory because that brainfart itself comes to the budding Samurai from outside of himself.

That intro was some powerful stuff.

Please, more videos like this! ⛩👏👏👏👏

Thank you well in depth search, i understand better now meaning of Chivalry! That is should never die out but, should be within us all regardless of time and place.

Is this guy related to Iwan Rheon? Cause whenever I hear his voice, I'm reminded of Ramsay Bolton

@citizensnips2348

7 жыл бұрын

I think this guy is from Sicily. I didn't know the actors name from got but like me it's definitely Welsh. Clearly we make good actors :-)

@voicelessglottalfricative6567

3 жыл бұрын

Metatron is actually Italian

Metatron, i like your presentation...

@metatronyt

8 жыл бұрын

+Richard Hsiung Thank you very much ^^

Dear Raphael! This is your greatest video! The introduction should space The Chivalric COde and the Bushido by 4-5 seconds! And then you should continue at 1:10 .

What is the music playing in the background at 1:20? It had a very futuristic vibe to it. Thank you!

Holy shit, you saying "Knights Templar" in Italian gave me some serious Vietnam type flashbacks to assassins creed 😅

I don't know if anyone has brought this up (and you'll just have to forgive me for not reading through all 250+ comments to date), but honestly, I am really not surprised by the similarities at ll between the Chivalric Code and Bushido at all. If we're keeping with the fundamental idea that Bushido was formalized sometime after the 15th century, that means western Europe and Asia (read: China) had long established trade routes for nearly 300 years. In addition to the trade of goods, you also get the trade of culture, and with the trade of culture, you get the trade of stories. It seems that an eastern warrior philosophy would naturally derive from a western warrior philosophy over 300+ years. Now, obviously, this is all speculation, and I highly doubt that there is a way to prove such a hypothesis, but at least *I* think it's a worthwhile thesis to consider. In all - enjoyable video. Your channel informative and I am quite enjoying going through your videos.

Metatron I want to thank you for the great videos that you make. Especially when you use the different languages especially Ecclesiastical Latin. Your Japanese is pretty amazing also. As a Sicilian American I think your videos are extremely important because they show the great and holy traditions of Christendom. People tend to forget them and it's sad because as racial Europeans, they are who we are. It's great that you show other countries' weaponry and warfare so we get a sense of the different types and I believe this makes us appreciate our Nobel history even more. Makes me proud of my European roots. VIVA LA PATRIA! God bless.

excelent video

Hmmm in both cases its in my humble opinion an act of taming, of directing the destructive power into a more peace-orientated way. In Europe that happened after the thread of the Vikings and in Japan after the unification under Tokugawa. In both cases there was a huge amount of warriors literally without work. However I like your work very much.

@METALGEARMATRIX

8 жыл бұрын

I would think so. A taming of the beast that lives within all humans, the beast that warriors have to tap into.

Hi Metatron,just found your clip by chance and found out the content of your channel interests me a lot.(Hope you won't mind my poor English) I'm wondering if you ever heard of 閩南語/河洛語 (one of the Chinese dialects which,by some opinions, was popularly used in ancient China) which will sound interestingly more similar to Japanese "音読み ". For instance, the word "武" is pronounced "bu" both in Japanese and 閩南語.

interessantissimo! complimenti

your chinese intonation is very good you have another subscriber great video

What's the background music you use in this video ?

These are some of the greatest pronunciations i have ever heard

I love both but I'm addicted to Bushido I live by it every day, Blessed Be.

The need to keep young men with arms who are often prone to boredom is probably a universal thing among these kinds of societies tbh. Keeping guys busy doing jousts or calligraphy and whatnot keeps them from becoming bandits or raising hell unnecessarily.

Just wanted to say nice job.

whats the name of the song at the ending? its a really nice song

Two books worth reading for the Renaissance Period are Giovanni Della Casa's Galateo and Baldassare Castiglione The Book of the Courtier. Two world famous books of it's time.

By the way, how do you explain about samurai training?

Congratulation, you have a good pronunciation (I'm French and I live in Japan for 20 years), It is important to understand that the bushido code is codified at the time when the wars are practically ended after the total victory of Tokugawa Ieasu and of his shogun dynasty. The wars between daimyo ended after more than 300 years of ceaseless wars and the samurais had practically nothing else to do than to train and quell in blood the regular revolts of the hungry peasants, which was not very difficulty because weapons were forbidden to peasants. It was also during the Edo period that the 5 social castes were formed almost hermetically.

5:00 I approve of your correct spelling of honour.

Good video. Have you heard the criticism made against the Hagakure though? That it was made by a clerk who never experienced combat, for example, and that it sells a more fantastic "recall of the good old days" rather than a history of bushido?

Random question: did you read Vagabond? As you use a picture of it in this video.

Chivalry was also based off of Arestia from Homeric Greece. Basically weither you die or win in battle as long as you faced death and basically laughed you had honor.

@waynemyers2469

2 жыл бұрын

I'm inclined to agree, Chris, this is especially clear when considering the morals and motivations of the ancient Champions of the Mediterranean region around the time of the siege of Troy. The warrior codes were very similar although the tactics were somewhat different due to a love of the chariot as the main battle platform among the Hellen's (Greeks) and lighter armed and armored soldiers. The Roman's adopted (coopted) elements of these warrior societies and as a direct consequence of conquest, carried them to Europa where they germinated among the Germans and Angles and other Celts where they eventually blossomed into the Chivalric orders of the Middle Ages.

id have to say I've followed the guide lines of Bushido all my life tho living in America and knowing how ppl behave here it's a challenge that I've had in mastering it lol tho I've gotten a much better hang of it now my moral code has always been order unity and balance which the meanings of these words for me fall under the same as the Bushido there must be order (constructivity and respect) unity(understanding of all angels and perspectives of all things around me) and balances(mainly teamwork and helpfulness) among others that fall under these three words but to me these three things are key to living

what was the background music?

How about a video on Roman cavalry? Would be very interesting

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I have to say I'm positively surprised by your video. So many people assume that chivalry was a centralized institution and followed by any knight, same for the bushido (which was more a tool from and for the Tokugawa shogunate) nice that you made clear that both were lose and often only oral. But I think would be better if you had mentioned that the chivalric code came basicly from literature of the time. I don't think that the similiarity is something special, those virtues were common among any culture (of course with different evaluation) and in any military system is bravery, loyality and so on a necessary factor or at least improved effectivnes (which can make it necessary in the end). A little reference by the way in the Bundeswehr (the army of modern Germany) the soldier is obliged by law to bravery, comradeship, obedience an some other things, quite similiar, no? :D By the way your analysis of the words were amazing, I'm very envious of your language skills. :)

@metatronyt

8 жыл бұрын

+Clausewitz MTH Thank you very much for watching and commenting and I am very happy you liked my video :D I am more a linguist than an historian ^^ Language for job, history for passion, and on youtube I mix everything up ahah :D

@ClausewitzMTH

8 жыл бұрын

+Metatron Hehe I understand :) How do you managed to learn so many languages? Even Mandarin, as far as I know it's a tonal language which makes it quite difficult for us simple europeans to lern it? How hard was it for you?

@metatronyt

8 жыл бұрын

Clausewitz MTH I have dedicated the last 13 years of my life to language learning. And Mandarin really depends on how good of a ear you have, for some people it will never be possible to learn the tones, no matter how much they try, for me (and other people with a musical ear) it took 2 weeks to master the tones ^^

@ClausewitzMTH

8 жыл бұрын

+Metatron Wow two weeks^^ Don't know how fast I could do it, I will certainly try it out one day. Where did you learn all of those languages if I may ask? A language school?

@metatronyt

8 жыл бұрын

Clausewitz MTH University ;)

I can't seem to find the follow up to this. could someone link it for me?

In that roman cavalry video, could you talk about the cataphract ^^?

If I may . I don't find it surprising at all that similar groups developed independent from each other. Both groups, along with actually writing down their code, assumed a more protective role towards the general population instead of just protecting the General, at least more than the original warlord intended. At that point they were addressing a need the poor had, and poor is poor in the 10th century no matter where you are from. Good Comparison IMO.

Wish you talked more about the idea of honour as preserving your people.