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On Epics

Published on Nov 23, 2015

An introduction to epic literature, especially Homer's "odyssey".

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It's Epic!

Adventure Super-Sized!
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Epic Heroes

Loyal to family, country, gods. Reflect social values.
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Epic Adventures

Life threatening. Life changing.
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Epic enemies.

Very, very scary.
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Epic-ly Dangerous Traps!

i.e. "the call of the Sirens"
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There Are Angry Gods

(You think?)
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and Places to Avoid

Like the Underworld. Hades lives down here.
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But There Are Helpers

Divine and Human
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And Epic Contests

With Skills Beyond Belief!
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In classical Greek epics,

there is xenia! ...
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Epic Metaphors and Epithets ...

... "The rosy fingers of dawn", "The clear-eyed goddess" ...
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And There Is Always ...

... Always a Way Home
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Traits of the epic hero:

  • Is faithful but flawed, just like the rest of us
  • Responds to the call for adventure
  • Survives repeated tests and tortures
  • Will receive help
  • Will return home
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Traits of the classical epic

  • A long, complicated journey required
  • Setbacks and plot twists are inevitable
  • Lots of strange characters: Good? Bad? Both.
  • There is epic hospitality (xenia) to observe
  • The hero will survive and return.
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Linda Pack Butler