1. Epic Hero

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

3. 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

4. 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.

5. 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

6. 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

7. What kind of Epic Heroes do you know?