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An epic poem, or simply an epic, is a lengthy narrative poem typically about the extraordinary deeds of extraordinary characters who, in dealings with gods or other superhuman forces, gave shape to the mortal universe for their descendants.
- List of epic poems
List of epic poems. The first page of the Beowulf...
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Epic poetry is a genre of poetry, and a major form of...
- List of epic poems
Characteristics. Examples. Ancient. Medieval. Contemporary. Related pages. References. Epic poetry tells a dramatic story in a poem. There are characters in the story. It is usually long, and takes place in different settings. Epic poems started in prehistoric times as part of oral tradition.
The Epic of Gilgamesh (/ ˈ ɡ ɪ l ɡ ə m ɛ ʃ /) is an epic from ancient Mesopotamia. The literary history of Gilgamesh begins with five Sumerian poems about Gilgamesh (formerly read as Sumerian "Bilgames" [3] ), king of Uruk , some of which may date back to the Third Dynasty of Ur ( c. 2100 BC ). [1]
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L'epica greca è il genere letterario epico della letteratura greca. Essa copre l'intero arco della produzione letteraria greca antica, da Omero al Tardoantico. Dettaglio da un vaso a figure nere con una scena dalla Iliade, poema fondativo dell'epica greca
An epic is not limited to the traditional medium of oral poetry, but has expanded to include modern mediums including film, theater, television shows, novels, and video games. The use of epic as a genre, specifically for epic poetry, dates back millennia, all the way to the Epic of Gilgamesh, widely agreed to be
