More on Poetry

This is from notes.

Poetry would be used to glorify the deeds of warlords, particularly their accomplishments in battles versus other tribes.

A poet has a gift beyond human knowledge. Often takes on role as leader, spokesman, soothsayer, teacher, chronicler, and priest. Some were accomplished horsemen and hunters who rode in search of adventure.

A sense of nobility was important. The term Muru'a (spelling?) is used. Principles of Islam grow out of this code of nobility.