The element of heritage preserved in the first excerpt is the tradition of respect and reverence for brave warriors. The family's act of bowing down and praising the warrior highlights the importance placed on honor and bravery in Japanese culture.
In the second excerpt, the element of heritage preserved is the tradition of elaborate feasts and culinary skills. The description of the various ways fish is prepared and served, as well as the mention of crystal dishes and high-quality wine, showcases the importance of food and hospitality in Japanese culture.
Choose the element of heritage that is preserved by each excerpt from the folktale.
"The whole family came and bowed down before the warrior, calling him their preserver and the bravest warrior in all Japan."
"Another feast was prepared, more sumptuous than the first. All kinds of fish, prepared in every imaginable way, raw, stewed, boiled and roasted, served on coral trays and crystal dishes, were put before him, and the wine was the best that Hidesato had ever tasted in his life."
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