We often think of the "Old English" time as an era filled with powerful pagan warriors gathered in a dark wooden room, drinking ale to celebrate their victory in a brutal bloody battle. Or perhaps we imagine muscular Vikings with dirty faces wearing animal skins while sailing in large wooden ships. You might also imagine the crude but lovable Hagar the Horrible from the popular comic. Regardless of which of these views you adopt, we always think of "Old English" as a time far in the past. Even if we don't realize it, the strong and brutal men of this bygone era have infiltrated our daily lives. These barbaric warriors are found in our society as street gangs. Although they have different appearance, weapons and means of transportation, these two civilizations lead their lives in the same way. Street gangs are so widespread that they are present in all media, appearing in films, music and television. Although street gangsters and pagan warriors lived in very different times, both groups embody the same ideals: strength, violence, and loyalty to their group. In the "Old English" epic, Beowulf, pagan warriors prided themselves on their physical strength and skill. Beowulf himself was famous for his great strength and skill. These warriors were large, muscular men who won many battles through brute force. Many battles were fought with hand weapons, such as maces or swords, which required great weapon power. The strongest men, like Beowulf, were the subjects of stories told in many lands. Likewise, street gangsters also take quite pride in their strength and skill. But their strength doesn't come primarily from physical attributes. Their strength is measured by the amount of weapons... in the center of the card... he ran so deep that he risked his life for his king many times, and eventually died for his kingdom. Likewise, gangsters are extremely loyal to their gangs and leaders. They remain members for life and are willing to sacrifice their lives for other members. An example of this connection is a record company infamous for violence and gang relations, "Death Row Records". Although it is a record company and not a gang, its members, including 2Pac, SnoopDoggy Dog and its CEO, Marion "Suge" Knight, are a tight-knit group whose loyalty runs high. Pagan warbands and warriors share many similarities. Both thrive on strength, violence, and loyalty to their groups. Today's street gangs seem to take the ideals of "old-English" warriors to a further, even more violent level. However, street gangs exemplify the ideals of the "Old English" days gone by"..