Seven Heavenly Virtues: Difference between revisions

{{trope}}

 

{{quote|"Strength and honor!"

 

For the living personification of these virtues, see [[Incorruptible Pure Pureness]]. For virtues common in villains, see [[Evil Virtues]]. For the evil counterpart, see the [[Seven Deadly Sins]].

{{examples}}

* In ''[[Karakuridouji Ultimo]]'', there are fifty Douji representing positive traits. Ultimo and the Six Perfects of Buddhism are the strongest of them, fighting against the Douji based on negative traits (including the [[Seven Deadly Sins]]).

* The [[Shonen]] manga series ''[[Katekyo Hitman Reborn]]'' has the seven protagonists (battling for the right to inherit a powerful [[The Mafia|mafia]] family) embody the Seven Heavenly Virtues (in opposition to the antagonists, who embody the [[Seven Deadly Sins]]).

* On the [[A Magic Contract Comes with a Kiss|Pactio]] Cards in ''[[Mahou Sensei Negima]]'' there are several informations describing the partner. Among them the one called Virtus can be one of cardinal or theological virtues.

 

== Comic Books ==

* A ''[[Justice Society of America]]'' storyline featuring the [[Shazam|Marvel Family]] introduced the Rock of Finality, [[Evil Counterpart]] to the Rock of Infinity. Within the Rock were statues of the Seven Sacred Virtues of Man, which presumably trapped the [[Anthropomorphic Personifications]] of the Virtues in the same way as their counterparts trap the Sins. Justice replaces Chastity, just as Injustice usually replaces Lust in the Seven Deadly Enemies.

 

== Film ==

* In ''[[Quest for Camelot]]'', the introduction to Camelot itself is accompanied by [[Crowning Music of Awesome|a chorus of all]] of the [[Knight in Shining Armor|Knights of the Round Table]] singing about unity of purpose. They go on to take their places at the table, each lifting their shield to honor their king, and then lowering it as they declare the virtue they most embody. There are far more than seven virtues listed, but 'faith', 'trust' (not exactly the same thing), 'strength', 'courage', 'kindness', 'balance', 'dignity', and 'honor' are listed, among others. Note that the main character's father laid down his shield on 'honor', and the villain laid his down with a shout of 'ME!'.

 

== Literature ==

* In Dante's ''[[Divine Comedy]]'', the seven virtues appear as beautiful maidens dancing around Beatrice's chariot in her triumphal procession at the end of Purgatory.

* The ''Psychomachia'' (The Battle for the Soul of Man), by the Latin poet Prudentius, was written to depict the battle between the virtues and vices for the souls of mankind. Faith fights [Paganism], Chastity fights Lust, Patience [[Sheathe Your Sword|'fights']] Wrath, and so on.

* In Garth Nix’s ''[[Keys to the Kingdom]]'' series, the Seven Heavenly Virtues are exemplified by the seven pieces of the Will, although an alternate system is used with the four Cardinal Virtues and the three Theological virtues. In order of appearance; Fortitude, Prudence, Faith, Justice, Temperance, Charity, and Hope. These characters are highly unbalanced and are supposed to become more reasonable as they merge into one entity.

** Dame Primus, the entity they merge into, is nothing of the sort at first. Charity's joining her does make a bit of an impact though. {{spoiler|And when Hope joins in, she becomes God.}}

* This is also related to the "Fruits of the Spirit", also from the New Testament: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. They are so named because the belief is that the Spirit will grow (like a fruit) these qualities in you.

* The Charge of the Goddess names the eight virtues as wisdom, beauty, strength, power, mirth, reverence, compassion and humility.

 

== Tabletop Games ==

** Wotanic: Generous, Indulgent, Proud, Reckless, Worldly.

* In the ''[[New World of Darkness]]'', all characters have both Vices and Virtues. Virtues (such as Charity or Faith) take much more work than [[Seven Deadly Sins|Vices]] to fulfill, but fully restore Willpower when pulled off, as compared to Vices which damage the [[Karma Meter]] (but boost the Willpower stat).

* ''[[Exalted]]'' doesn't have seven, but it does provide Four Virtues which structure the moral merits and failings of all sapient characters. They are Compassion, Valor, Conviction, and Temperance. Compassion encompasses Charity, Kindness, and Patience. Temperance corresponds to Chastity and Temperance. Conviction includes Diligence, but is more. Valor really doesn't correspond to anything on the list of Seven.

 

== Theatre ==

* In the musical ''Camelot'', Mordred has a song about "The Seven Deadly Virtues", which he lists as Courage, Purity, Humility, Honesty, Diligence, Charity, and Fidelity.

 

== Video Games ==

* ''[[Kingdom of Loathing]]''—The Ultimate Legendary Epic Weapon of the Turtle Tamers is the Flail of the Seven Aspects, representing seven good traits of turtles: Strength, Wisdom, Protection, Tenacity, Fortitude, Valor, and Patience. It can attack seven times in one round.

* In ''[[Daemon Bride]]'', each of the Angel side Brides represents one of the seven virtues. Michael represents Righteousness, Uriel represents Courage, Rafael represents Wisdom, Gabriel represents Love, Zadkiel represents Loyalty / Faith, Metatron represents Fidelity / Chastity, and Haniel represents Prudence.

 

== Web Comics ==

 

{{reflist}}

[[Category:Goodness Tropes]]

[[Category:Religion Tropes]]

[[Category:Motivation Index]]

[[Category:Motifs]]

[[Category:Virtue Index]]