Conan of Cimmeria

Conan feels like a timeless hero, but I wonder what influenced Howard's depiction of his strength and wit. Did Howard draw from specific myths or personal experiences?

Despite the violence, Conan often shows a sense of honor. It made me curious whether this was Howard's commentary on heroism or just a storytelling choice.

The descriptions feel so immersive — I'm curious if Howard based these settings on real cultures or invented them from scratch, and how much detail he planned in advance.