PPT-7. Epic Hero Central figure in long narrative that reflects values & heroic ideals

Beowulf pg 18 Beowulf in Old English httpwwwyoutubecomwatchv4L7VTH8ii8 Music Video http wwwyoutubecomwatchvyiBaSqO7n9U The Monster Grendel 1 What phrase points to Grendels evil nature. The Odyssey . by Homer. PowerPoint by Erin Salona. The Traditional Epic. The Epic Hero is superhuman--braver and stronger than ordinary people. There is some all-knowing or wise person who helps the protagonist. In literature, an epic is a long narrative poem about an epic hero and the hero’s journey.. Characteristics of Epics. Physically impressive hero of national importance.. Huge setting involving much of the known world, and possibly the land of the dead.. Acts 6:5 - 8:4. The . tomb of St James the Apostle . (martyred . in Acts . 2). Nothing superhuman about Stephen. Just . a regular believer like us . who . allows the . Spirit we all have. to . do extraordinary things through him . What is an epic?. An epic is a long narrative poem that celebrates a hero’s deeds.. Many are based on historical fact, so their public performance provided both entertainment and education for the audience.. (*traditional vs. New). Definition:. “A long narrative poem that tells the adventures of a hero whose actions help decide the fate of a nation or a group of people (characters).”. Traditional vs. new problem: nobody writes “long narrative poems” anymore… so does that mean there are no new epics? Of course not! But we do have to look at things a little differently.. The Odyssey. Journal (4-5 Sentences). What makes a hero? What are the qualities a hero must possess?. What is an Epic?. A long story in poem form.. An epic has a hero.. The epic is the story of the hero’s travels and his fights with monsters.. A Glossary of Literary Terms. Epic- . when a work meets at least the following criteria:. It is a long verse narrative on a serious subject. Told in a formal and elevated style. Centered on a heroic or quasi-divine figure on whose actions depends the fate of a tribe, a nation, or the human race.. t. he Epic Hero. What does it take to become an . epic hero. ?. He . is a . man. who seems . able to conquer most problems . that he . encounters. .. He does . not. . have. any . “super” powers. Background info. The . Greeks believed completely in the existence of . gods and goddesses. ; . polytheism. Believed that gods took an . active interest in human life. Gods behaved in . human . ways. HELP! I need somebody!. Think of a time when you helped someone in need or someone helped you OR a time when you did NOT render help and wish you had. Give a brief summary of the incident then answer the following analysis questions: . An . epic hero . is the central figure in a long narrative that reflects the values and heroic ideals of a particular society.. . Qualities of an Epic Hero. On a quest to accomplish something. Possesses superhuman or superior strength. Epic. -a.  . long.  poetic.  composition, usually centered upon . a . hero. in which a series of great obstacles and majestic achievements occur.. Myth. -. a story that explains an unexplainable event.. identity: . These Germanic tribes considered the family the basic unit of society. . Loyalty to family . and to protecting the kind: To be exiled from your tribe was the worst punishment.. The . Comitatus. Background Information. World Map. Map of The Mediterranean Sea. Map Of Aegean Sea. Homer’s Greece. Homer’s view of the world. Homer’s View of the world. Homeric Galley . Modern Recreation. Homeric soldier.