> that is, savages - those prone to violence -- were associated with courage and vice versa. Because English didn't have such an association The association of

> that is, savages - those prone to violence -- were associated with courage and vice versa. Because English didn't have such an association The association of "savages" with honor and courage seems pretty universal. Like the vikings are often depicted with a strong sense of honor. Or the celtics by the romans, or the huns and mongols. Basically any tribal culture I can think of. While those living in cities / bigger civilizations are associated with corruption, deceit etc. I suppose it's better to accept that both honor and deceit exist in all human beings, irrespective of group.