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1 EPIC POETRY A long narrative poem featuring an epic hero (who embodies the traits and characteristics valued by a specific culture) The setting is vast–often moving from earth, to underworld, to the heavens The tone is serious Often include epithets and/or repetition

2 EPIC heroes Noble birth
Capable of great strength/courage (larger than life) Great warrior Travels over a vast setting Faces supernatural foes / receives supernatural aide Is a representation of the values of a specific culture Displays humility

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