Epic (ingl. k eepos)
Epic Conventions, or characteristics common to both types include:
1. The hero is a figure of great national or even cosmic importance, usually the ideal man of his culture. He
often has superhuman or divine traits. He has an imposing physical stature and is greater in all ways than the
common man.
2. The setting is vast in scope. It covers great geographical distances, perhaps even visiting the underworld,
other wortlds, other times.
3. The action consists of deeds of valor or superhuman courage (especially in battle).
4. Supernatural forces interest themselves in the action and intervene at times. The intervention of the gods is
called "machinery."
5. The style of writing is elevated, even ceremonial.
6. Additional conventions: certainly all are not always present)
1. Opens by stating the theme of the epic.
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