Epic Epic

Quick Quiz1 for strongly agree to 4 strongly disagree

Quick Quiz1 for strongly agree to 4 strongly disagree

Society needs heroes.Society needs heroes.

It is important to understand the relationship between a literary text and its historical, social and political contexts.

Supernatural creatures can be found in epics.It is important to connect on a personal Level with the characters in literature.

CalliopeCalliope CalliopeCalliope

The Muse of eloquence and

epic or heroic poetry.

The EpicThe Epic

Long episodic narrative, usually a poem Recounts the adventures of a mythical or

historical hero

Long episodic narrative, usually a poem Recounts the adventures of a mythical or

historical hero

Sean Bean as Odysseus in 2004 movie Troy

A hero’s quest Action covers a large geographical area.

A hero’s quest Action covers a large geographical area.

Gods and Goddesses play a major role in the story

Gods and Goddesses play a major role in the story

Zeus

Athena

Poseidon

More Epic Characteristics

More Epic Characteristics

Events are of international or national importance

Hero faces a supernatural antagonist

The story begins In Medius Res Restoration of a rightful leader

Events are of international or national importance

Hero faces a supernatural antagonist

The story begins In Medius Res Restoration of a rightful leader

Why?Why?

The purpose of an epic poem is to entertain, teach, and inspire the listener or reader with examples of how people can strive and succeed against great odds.

Can you think of any modern stories like this?

The purpose of an epic poem is to entertain, teach, and inspire the listener or reader with examples of how people can strive and succeed against great odds.

Can you think of any modern stories like this?

AreteArete

The most valued trait in ancient Greek culture was arete.

This means to reach your highest human potential.

So, our goal for the rest of the year is to be open to the Muse, Calliope and to strive for arete:Excellence!

The most valued trait in ancient Greek culture was arete.

This means to reach your highest human potential.

So, our goal for the rest of the year is to be open to the Muse, Calliope and to strive for arete:Excellence!