Epic refers to a nation's heroic achievements with historical significance, such as overcoming all kinds of difficulties and obstacles, overcoming natural disasters, resisting foreign aggression and heroic achievements. Epic is an ancient narrative poem, which narrates the legend of heroes or major historical events.

Epic is the earliest spiritual product of mankind, which is of great significance to our understanding of early human society. Epic has a natural connection with ancient myths and legends. Epic is produced on the basis of mythical world outlook, and its development is ultimately a denial of mythical thought. According to the content reflected, epics can be divided into two categories: creation epics and heroic epics.

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The characteristics of traditional epic:

1, centered on a hero, usually an important figure in military, national or religious affairs, or even a demigod;

2. Huge background setting and vast geographical environment, including many countries, worlds or universes;

3. Brave fighting or brave behavior;

4. God, angel, devil and other gods appear in the story;

5, long-distance travel, and usually full of exotic feelings;

6. The poet remains objective;

7. Traditional epic is a traditional story that is mostly known to the public, so that the audience can immediately enter the story without being confused.

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