Literary Terms - EPIC

 

(a) Epic:

An epic is a lengthy narrative poem. It recounts heroic deeds and adventures of legendary figures, embodying the values and beliefs of a culture.

Typically written in formal language and structure, epics feature grand themes, epic settings, and larger-than-life protagonists.

They often include divine intervention, epic battles, and encounters with gods and monsters. Examples include Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey," Virgil's "Aeneid," and the Indian epics "Mahabharata" and "Ramayana."

 Through their sweeping narratives, epics convey cultural identity and timeless moral lessons.

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