I had some time to kill on Saturday night. My wife was scrapbooking, the kids were asleep, and we were all caught up on the DVR. So, I decided to watch a manly movie. I found Mongol: The Rise of Genghis Khan on Netflix (watch instantly). When I think of Genghis Khan, one of thee thoughts usually goes through my head:
- Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure
- Mongolians breaking down the wall in South Park episode
- My college world history class
The Netflix reviews looked positive, so I took the plunge. It was well worth it. He did some ruthless things, and the movie didn’t really address that side of him. Instead, the movie tried to humanize Genghis Khan and show he became leader of the Mongol people.
When thing that impressed me was his desire to unite Mongolia. During his early struggles he realized that Mongols needed laws if they wanted to progress as a society. He declared,
“Our laws will be simple. Don’t kill women or children. Don’t forget your debts. Fight enemies to the end. And never betray your khan.”
Four simple rules. Very manly. Very powerful.
