traits signified various moral,npsychological, or physical attributes.nThe Renaissance theory ofnhumors was one attempt to definenman's psychological state.nBecause the nature of man wasnuniversal, its traits were not illustrativenof races or cultures, butnrevealing of types of men: lustfulnor covetous, faithful or virtuous.nChristian theology added its insightsnby merging . . .