1. The Epic What ’ s in an epic?

2. Definition epic adjective Also, ep·i·cal. 1. noting or pertaining to a long poetic composition, usually centered upon a hero, in which a series of great achievements or events is narrated in elevated style: Homer's Iliad is an epic poem. 2. resembling or suggesting such poetry: an epic novel on the founding of the country. 3. heroic; majestic; impressively great: the epic events of the war. 4. of unusually great size or extent: a crime wave of epic proportions. 5. Slang. spectacular; very impressive; awesome: Their burgers and fries are epic! (http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/epic)

3. Recipe for an Epic  A vast setting  Covers many different lands or worlds

4. Recipe for an Epic  Devine intervention  Fantastical elements

5. Recipe for an Epic  The Great Hero  Embodies the values of the nation

6. Recipe for an Epic  Written in verse (is a form of poetry)  Contains long, formal speeches  Is just looooong

7. The Epic of Gilgamesh  Before 2000 BCE, Mesopotamia  Earliest version written in Sumerian  Main version is written in Akkadian by Sin- Leqi-Unninni on 12 tablets