Angry Heroes
In Rome, the towering column on Via dei Fori Imperiali commemorates Emperor Trajan’s victory over the Dacians and showcases Roman and Germanic warriors. This ties into the legendary Norse berserkers and their battle-fury, which influenced hero narratives like Beowulf and Cù Chulainn. Anger and grief, deeply interwoven in ancient European cultures, reveal the complexities of emotional expression, highlighting the need for modern society to find healthier ways to manage these powerful emotions.