The sacrifice of Muzio Scaevola
Muzio is a noble soldier who sees besieged Rome in Republican times, the city does not want to suffer such a shame. There is a kind of "shame culture" similar to that of Homer.
Before he performs the act he warns senators not to be taken for a deserter (he want to leave the city to kill Porsenna the opponent's king) in the fateful moment, however, misses and kills the secretary of the king in place of the king. Before the court of the king, Scaevola threats Porsenna and to confirm the strength of soul he burns his hand. The king is impressed by the value of the soldier and lets him go.
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