The Elements of an Epic Narrative
The Epic
What is an epic?
“An epic is a long narrative poem about a larger-
than-life hero who is engaged in a dangerous
journey, or quest, that is important to the history of a
nation or people” (14)
Folk Epic
Literary Epic
Originally recited or
sung as entertainment
Passed down orally
Specific author
Types of Epic
•
EPIC HERO
•
EPIC CONFLICT
•
HEROIC QUEST
•
DIVINE INTERVENTION
Elements of the Epic
Epic Hero
Main character of an epic
Holds high status in society
Characteristics:
Strong
Brave
Loyal
Epic Conflict
The struggles and obstacles that the hero has to
endure in the plot.
Hero eventually proves his strength, loyalty, and
wisdom upon completion of the conflict
Heroic Quest
The journey that the hero takes in search of
something of value to his people
Divine Intervention
Hero receives help from a
god or other supernatural
force
Another god may also
work against the hero
Works Cited
http://www.arhstatues.com/index.php?route=produ
ct/product&product_id=47
http://www.wikishareideas.com/adminsarticle/iliad
http://www.citelighter.com/history/history/knowle
dgecards/athena
http://www.greek-islands.us/greek-
gods/poseidon/poseidon.jpg
An epic is a long narrative poem centered around a heroic figure on a significant journey or quest of historical importance. This type of storytelling often features elements like epic heroes, conflicts, heroic quests, and divine interventions. Epics can be categorized into literary and folk epics, each with its unique characteristics and origins. Dive deep into the fascinating world of epic literature and explore the enduring themes that make these tales timeless.
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What is an epic? An epic is a long narrative poem about a larger- than-life hero who is engaged in a dangerous journey, or quest, that is important to the history of a nation or people (14)
Types of Epic Literary Epic Folk Epic Originally recited or sung as entertainment Passed down orally Specific author
Elements of the Epic EPIC HERO EPIC CONFLICT HEROIC QUEST DIVINE INTERVENTION
Epic Hero Main character of an epic Holds high status in society Characteristics: Strong Brave Loyal
Epic Conflict The struggles and obstacles that the hero has to endure in the plot. Hero eventually proves his strength, loyalty, and wisdom upon completion of the conflict
Heroic Quest The journey that the hero takes in search of something of value to his people
Divine Intervention Hero receives help from a god or other supernatural force Another god may also work against the hero
Works Cited http://www.arhstatues.com/index.php?route=produ ct/product&product_id=47 http://www.wikishareideas.com/adminsarticle/iliad http://www.citelighter.com/history/history/knowle dgecards/athena http://www.greek-islands.us/greek- gods/poseidon/poseidon.jpg
