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An **epic hero** is an important 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 have no superpowers, but are smart, brave, and have fears but overcome them to protect their friends, families, and countries. An epic hero can also be a warrior of some sort who performs extraordinary tasks that most find difficult. This hero is loyal, smart, and brave [] Define: Epic [] Define: Hero  [|wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn]  The central figure in a long narrative that possess larger -than-life qualities such as bravery, loyalty, and heroism. []  An epic hero is a protagonist that faces some hardship; battles, troubles; a problem etc… and has some kind of relationship with the Gods. The epic hero always undergoes a transformation at the end of his battle or confrontation. These characters are always larger than life.  -Me An epic hero is from history, a myth, or a legend. He is often somehow connected to a god (or is often even the son of a god, such as Zeus), although he lives his life among mortals. Note that epic heroes do not have godlike power, but they are smarter, braver, and stronger than the average person. The epic hero is usually on a quest or voyage, where he faces trials and adversaries that change him in ways that reflect the morals and values of the society from which he came.  []
 * very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary; "an epic voyage"; "of heroic proportions"; "heroic sculpture"
 * epic poem: a long narrative poem telling of a hero's deeds
 * a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength; "RAF pilots were the heroes of the Battle of Britain"
 * the principal character in a play or movie or novel or poem
 * champion: someone who fights for a cause