The origin of western novels can be traced back to the literary tradition of the Middle Ages. One of the most important sources is the medieval knight literature and epic literature. These works usually depicted medieval European adventure stories, myths and legends, religious stories, and historical stories. Many of the works also involved political and moral topics. The medieval knight literature was mainly popular in the European continent, including famous literary works such as "The Legend of Knights" and "Golden Country". Epic literature, on the other hand, included works such as the Iliad and the Odysey, which depicted the wars and heroism of ancient Greece and Rome. The origin of western novels can be traced back to the medieval literary tradition, including knight literature and epic literature. These works have a profound influence on the development of western literature.