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Epic is a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds. An Epic is a very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale); "an epic voyage"; "of heroic proportions"; "heroic sculpture." [|wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn]

Epic Hero is the central figure in a long narrative who possess larger -than-life qualities such as bravery, loyalty, and heroism. [|cueflash.com/decks/lit_terms_handbook_flash]

An epic hero is a larger than life figure from a history or legend, usually favored by or even partially descended from deities, but aligned more closely with mortal figures in popular portrayals. The hero participates in a cyclical journey or quest, faces adversaries that try to defeat him in his journey, gathers allies along his journey, and returns home significantly transformed by his journey. The epic hero illustrates traits, performs deeds, and exemplifies certain morals that are valued by the society from which the epic originates. They usually embody cultural and religious beliefs of the people. Many epic heroes are recurring characters in the legends of their native culture. Epic heroes are superhuman in that they are smarter, stronger, and braver than average humans. An epic hero can also be a warrior of some sort who performs extraordinary tasks that most find difficult. This hero is strong, smart, and brave.

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Epic:
 * The hero, genenrally a male, is of noble birth or high position, and often of great historical or legendary importance.
 * The hero's character trairs reflect important ideals of his society.
 * The hero perfroms courageous -sometimes even superhuman- deeds that regflect the values of hte era.
 * The actions of th ehero often determine the fate of a nation or group of people.
 * The settig is vast in scope, often involving more thatn one nation.
 * The poet uses formal diction and a serious tone.
 * Mahor characters often deliver long, formal speeches.
 * The plot is complicated bu supernatural beings or events and may incolve a long and dangerous journey throughf foreign lands.
 * The poem reflects timeless values, such as courage and honor.
 * The poem treats unuversal themes, such as good and evil or life and death.