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There are several references to the term Epic.

On the one hand, for the literature, the epic is an epic subgenre or long narrative poem, usually written in long verse or prose, in which they are told or related in great detail those transcendental or worthy actions to remain in the memory of a people and that revolve around the figure of a hero who represents the virtues of more esteem. For example, that of the Cid Campeador is one of the most magnificent epics that adorns the pages of Hispanic literary history..

Generally, the actions in question, objects of this type of story, are wars or trips that have led to great heroes, brave or warriors and in which gods and elements are also mostly involved fantastic. Although in the latter case it turned out to be a very common and widespread modality during the time medieval, being already in the nineteenth century replaced by more realistic elements, prevailing the epic of the vulgar hero or of middle class that he managed to conquer political power and social prestige through his actions and that he came to reveal the new values ​​of that moment, such as individualism and

Among the characteristics that an epic must or should observe are the following: beginning in media res (the narration does not start as traditionally happens at the beginning of the story but rather in the middle of it), the space is very wide, being able to cover many nations or the universe itself, preliminary invocation of the muse, that is, of the one that has been the inspiration of the story, initial formulation of the topic, use of epithets, use of long enumerations, prominent presence of long speeches and formal, intervention of the gods in human affairs and the presence of heroes who embody the values ​​of a nation, a civilization, a culture.

On the other hand, all of these poems, which are part of the tradition epic of a people are called epic (Greek epic / Roman epic).

Also, the set of feats and memorable events that have been carried out by a person, group or nation are designated by the term epic.

And also, the activity that an individual, group or organization carries out with great effort and in which they managed to overcome all the numerous difficulties is called epic.