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Is there a difference in hero worship between China and Europe?

Heroes are an eternal topic of human discussion. Each culture has created its own unique hero, presenting a unique heroic image in different historical backgrounds. There are differences between Chinese and western cultures and beliefs. This is not empty talk, but a real difference. Just like the heroic images of western countries and China.

China's heroic image won glory for the group. There are many lonely heroes and personality heroes in China, but they are far from the mainstream. If we go to the battlefield to defend the motherland in groups, the people of China can explain the image of group heroes to a greater extent. For example, during the Battle of eight hundred heroes and Taierzhuang Games, many death squads showed the image of group heroes.

In order to better believe in heroic images, western countries put special emphasis on individuals and better establish personal values. Is individualism similar to the traditional culture of China? Knight? Brand image. West Renye Fang worships heroes and heroic images, but this heroic image has increasingly become a personal heroic image. Westerners are not short of innovative spirit and courage. But it is such a group of people who, when they encounter setbacks or difficulties on the battlefield, usually surrender without shame and become prisoners. This is the value of western countries. Taking the battle between ancient Greece and Saris as an example, the two sides promised to send the bravest warriors Achilles and Ba Gourisse to represent the country, and the success or failure of the country was decided by personal victory. Achilles finally won, and Saris surrendered. This is a typical individual hero's personal behavior in western countries.

In the legendary battles such as Romance of the Three Kingdoms and Water Margin, although the role of heroes is particularly important, it cannot affect the success or failure of the battles. It can be seen that China's heroes are more the hope and collectivism of the whole nation, while western heroes advocate individual liberalism, which is the biggest difference.