Stories about kings are universally appealing, and the leads in literary works often have many similarities. For example, it seems that leaders of all societies share certain common characteristics and attributes, including courage, loyalty, experience of enormous hardship, and absolute selfishness. All of these are key factors leading to ultimate triumph and the deeds of heroes are usually of great benefit to others. However, differences in culture, social system, values ​​and social background, etc. actually give heroes diverse personalities that vary from person to person and from culture to culture. With a rich imagination, each child shapes his supreme rulers with authorities. But over time, children gradually mature, leaving their childhood imagination in the world of oblivion, and their cognition of leadership also develops and changes without being limited to the worship of cardboard leaders. The connotation of the word “leader” has changed enormously over time. The true definition of leader is that of a man of distinguished valor, based on which it is widely believed that an ideal protagonist in literary works must possess traits such as kindness, humility, courtesy and the willingness to sacrifice for people. “A hero is someone. who gave his life to something greater than himself” (Campbell), which is true of the king in Beowulf, a poem about leadership revealing the fascination of European civilization. Exhibiting prodigies of strength and courage in the pursuit of honor, the figure of the king in this poem is endowed with a spirit of self-sacrifice and - and is a hero who would rather die than give in. The ultimate charisma of this great king is that, fully aware... middle of paper... idealized people, kings should be capable of accomplishing marvelous feats beyond the capacity of ordinary people. Leaders, possessing traits and roles similar to those of kings, have an obligation to help people understand social and human conditions, regardless of cultural contexts. The works The Iliad, Beowulf, and Oedipus Rex presented the same fundamental principles of leadership, but also significant variations in the depiction of leaders. The personalities and qualities required of leaders have evolved over time. Unlike the demigods, kings or warriors of these literatures, the most favored leaders today are the representatives of the people, who typically express themselves with strong personalities, help convey the discontent and ideas of others and speak for those who are unable to speak for themselves..