Generosity in Victory
A true warrior is generous with plunder, sharing wealth with companions and dependents.
Victory meant plunder, but a true warrior shared this wealth. Ring-givers who distributed treasure generously earned greater loyalty than those who hoarded. Generosity after battle cemented bonds and built the leader's reputation.
Gold hoarded brings no glory; gold given builds an army of loyal men.
Generosity was how warriors built and maintained their followings.
Beowulf