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The medieval code of chivalry, which governed the conduct of knights, shaped European culture for centuries. Rooted in ideals of bravery, honor, and courtly love, chivalry was both a guiding principle for the warrior class and a source of inspiration for literature and folklore. However, by the early 17th century, this once-revered institution had begun to fade, a decline accelerated by socio-political changes and, perhaps most notably, Miguel de Cervantes’ masterpiece, Don Quixote. This novel, published in two parts in 1605 and 1615, satirized the chivalric ideals that had once been held in high esteem, effectively dismantling the mythos surrounding knighthood.