Epic Hero

What makes a hero? List 5 qualities you believe a hero possesses

What is an EPIC? A long story in poem form An epic has a hero. The epic is the story of the hero’s travels and his fights with … others, monsters… etc

EPIC Epics were originally sun, often with a harp Epics contain information about the culture that created them: religion, dress, homes, weapons and war, roles of men and women, values and moral standards Epics contain clues to what the people who created them feared or did not understand: natural disasters, death, heavers, storms etc.

Traits of an epic hero Larger than life qualities, possibly supernatural powers Leader Appealing to the opposite sex, but rarely has an extended relationship Defeats the bad guys or fights gods Has “good” on his or her side

Yes, more TRAITS Often stands alone in battle Generally a problem solver Skilled fighter Has a weakness that often destroys him or her, and/or leads to death or defeat Makes long journeys, always on the move, travels to find adventure

What kind of Epic Heroes do you know?