monarchical hero

monarchical hero
A king, queen or other leader of a people who embarks on a quest or defeats or vanquishes a great evil for the general welfare of his followers and his realm. It is often synonymous with the Arthurian hero.

An English monarchical hero is also glimpsed in the Plays handling of Caeser.


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