The Song of the Cid, also known as El Poema de Mio Cid, is an epic poem by an unknown author. The poem text belongs to the twelfth century. The epic poem is about, a Castilian man of courage, El Cid, he married Dona Ximena, the cousin of the King Alfonso the Fifth.
The poem deals with some everlasting themes, such as bravery, dignity, religion, and love for the motherland. That's why this epic poem is still a renowned work in Spanish literature.
The oldest scripture of the epic was found incomplete, so the reason is not clear why the king cast-off El Cid. It seems unreasonable to banish him for no just reason. After that happened, he feels dejected and, El Cid thought about a scheme to regain his honor on the battlefield.
When he is leaving Vivar and going to exile, some of his faithful soldiers go to exile with him. The people of Vivar wants to help them, but they cannot because the native of Vivar don't want to disobey their king.
El Cid and his soldiers take a journey across Spain to find a place where they can get work and money. One day they reached on a Moorish kingdom, Toledo, Where El Cid introduces himself and his men as a protector. They protect the people and liberate cities; in this way, they earn money and respect from the people.
Gradually El Cid becomes famous for his bravery and his innumerable battles he fought and won. And the time comes when the king knows about him that he was not guilty, so the king pardons him. At the end of the poem, El Cid lived a peaceful life with his family.
