![]() The idea of chivalry was conceived alongside the crusades in the dark ages and its goal was to diminish the brutality of these crusades as well as to make men loyal to the Christian faith. The foundation of chivalry was Christianity as it was created by the church, for the church, and through the church. The primary goal of knighthood was to uphold the dignity of the Church. Serve the liege lord in valor and faithĭuring the 14th century, the Duke of Burgundy broke the Knights Code of Chivalry into several virtues.According to the Song of Roland, the Knight’s Code of Chivalry included the following Vows. One of the documents of these vows was the Song of Roland. Most of these vows revolved around the common concept which was chivalry. Knights all throughout the middle ages had made several kinds of vows. Knights Code of Chivalry *Vows of Knighthood Knights were expected to have the strength and skills to face combat but they must also know how to temper their aggressive side with chivalrous acts” ![]() “The medieval period was also known for violence and death, thus it was also called the Dark Ages. It introduced the concept of gallantry and several other qualities of medieval knights, such as bravery, honor, and courtesy to women. However, the code of chivalry during the medieval era was understood to be a set of rules that were beyond combat. There was not an actual code so to speak. The Knights’ Code of Chivalry was prevalent during the dark ages and everyone understood what it entailed.
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