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The Epic

An epic is a long, narrative poem the tells of the adventures, struggles and victories of a hero.

Epics are told in the oral tradition, that is they were not written but spoken, primarily because older epics were composed when there was no written language.

Epics were told/sung by scops = bards poetic storytellers usually over a period of several days

Repetition of words and phrases helped bards tell their stories.

Kennings are poetic synonyms or descriptive phrases which replace nouns to add imagery and flavor to the epic. “whale road” = ocean “death stick” = sword

Characteristics of the Epic

The hero is generally male who holds high position in society The hero is generally male who holds high position in society. His actions reflect the ideals of the nation he represents.

The hero performs heroic, courageous and sometimes supernatural deeds The hero performs heroic, courageous and sometimes supernatural deeds. The setting is vast in scope, covering large portions of a region.

The tone of the epic is serious The tone of the epic is serious. The plot involves supernatural beings and long, dangerous journeys.

The epic deals with universal themes, such as good vs The epic deals with universal themes, such as good vs. evil, heroism, bravery and life and death. Universal themes are understood everywhere by many cultures.

Modern Epics Star Wars Indiana Jones Lord of the Rings The Matrix