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    An epic poem tells the story of a legendary hero who embodies the ideals of a nation or race. It features a protagonist who accomplishes superhuman feats across expansive settings shaped by supernatural elements. The narrator shares perspectives omnisciently in an exaggerated style. Key elements include a famous heroic protagonist, incredible bravery and adventures, settings that span time and space, and influence from gods, demons, and mythical creatures.

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    An epic poem tells the story of a legendary hero who embodies the ideals of a nation or race. It features a protagonist who accomplishes superhuman feats across expansive settings shaped by supernatural elements. The narrator shares perspectives omnisciently in an exaggerated style. Key elements include a famous heroic protagonist, incredible bravery and adventures, settings that span time and space, and influence from gods, demons, and mythical creatures.

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    A Long, Narrative Poem That Tells About The Adventures of A Hero Who Reflects The Ideals And/or Values of A Nation or Race. Elements of Epic Poems

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    An epic poem tells the story of a legendary hero who embodies the ideals of a nation or race. It features a protagonist who accomplishes superhuman feats across expansive settings shaped by supernatural elements. The narrator shares perspectives omnisciently in an exaggerated style. Key elements include a famous heroic protagonist, incredible bravery and adventures, settings that span time and space, and influence from gods, demons, and mythical creatures.

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    What is an EPIC POEM??

     
    A long, narrative poem that tells about the adventures of a hero who reflects the ideals and/or
    values of a nation or race.
    Elements of Epic Poems
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    1. Legendary Hero

    The protagonist is very famous during his lifetime. In ancient epics, the hero is usually partially-divine or

    protected by the gods.

    2. Superhuman Strength, Bravery, and Adventure

    The hero is capable of unbelievable physical and mental feats that no real human could accomplish.

    3. Expansive Settings

    The hero's adventure spans across time and space, even to other worlds and dimensions.

    4. Supernatural Elements

    The plot and characters are shaped by supernatural and other-worldly elements, such as, time travel,

    space travel, immortality, gods, demons, angels, mythical creatures and superpowers.

    5. Omniscient Narrator

    The narrator is all-seeing and all-knowing, and shares every character's perspective with the audience.

    6. Exaggerated Writing Style

    Usually, the writing style is overly formal or exaggerated, using many decorative literary devices.

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