The Poem of The Cid

El Cid is an epic tale that tells of legendary warriors and kings. It was written about the
year eleven hundred and has unkown author. The story centers on Ruy Diaz, more
commonly known as El Cid. El Cid losses his king's respect and admiration. Exactly why El
Cid lost the king's favor is nor known, but his heroic struggle to regain it is well documented.
He overcame the great odd placed against him and became an excellent vassa. El Cid is a
perfect medieval vassal because he follows his faith, is a great leader, and shows homage to his
king.
El Cid devotes his entire life to following…