Ancient Middle Eastern literature has a plethora of literary heroes. Examples of literary heroism can be seen throughout The Book of Ruth. The main character, Ruth, exhibits multiple acts of loyalty in this work of writing. In the beginning, Ruth makes the decision to follow her mother-in-law, Naomi, to Judah. Ruth following Naomi is loyal because she decides to take care of Naomi despite the fact that her actions will keep her from going home. Loyalty is an important heroic trait because it shows that the hero is not just strong or smart, but that the hero will come through when help is needed. Genesis 6-9: The Story of the Flood has several incidents of literary heroism. Noah, an obedient man, is an example of a literary hero in ancient Middle