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Epics and Epic Heroes English 9

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 monsters

Epic Continued… Epics were originally sung, often to 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, heavens, storm, etc.

What do they all have in common?

Traits of an Epic Hero -Has “larger than life” qualities, possibly supernatural powers.

Traits of an Epic Hero Is a natural leader of men Beowulf

Traits of an Epic Hero Is appealing to the opposite sex, but rarely has an extended relationship.

Traits of an Epic Hero Defeats monsters (bad guys) and/or fights Gods

Traits of an Epic Hero Often has “good” on his or her side. Ares, the God of War rode alongside the Trojans aiding them in the war.

Traits of an Epic Hero Often stands alone in battle. Beowulf fights big battles alone.

Traits of an Epic Hero Is smarter than everyone else, generally a problem solver. Odysseus tricks the Trojan’s by hiding inside a “gift horse” and surprising them.

Traits of an Epic Hero Has a weakness that often destroys him or leads him to death Achilles was shot and killed in his vulnerable heel that was not dipped in the river Styx.

Traits of an Epic Hero Makes long journeys, always on the move, travels to find adventure. Indiana Jones travels the globe in search of artifacts and adventure.

Traits of an Epic Hero A skilled fighter