Epic & Epic Hero Characteristics

physical strength to help a hero in battle

• loyalty

• super strength

• tragic flaw

• love of glory

when the hero continues on their journey, even after showing fear

• courage

• loyalty

• devotion

• super strength

a hero's ability to fight the forces of good versus evil

• justice

• tragic flaw

• champion of freedom

• loyalty

the hero's ability to go to any length to come to or rise to the top

• devotion

• super strength

• justice

• champion of freedom

the hero stays true to the task they are on

• love of glory

• tragic flaw

• loyalty

• champion of freedom

the hero loves the reward and will look for praise and glory that they receive

• tragic flaw

• justice

• love of glory

• champion of freedom

the hero's ability to keep doing the right thing

• justice

• courage

• devotion

• tragic flaw

the hero's main weakness; gives them human characteristics that make them struggle

• love of glory

• devotion

• super strength

• tragic flaw

An epic is a long narrative _______ that tells about the adventures of a hero who reflects the ideals and values of a nation or race

Where did Odysseus begin his travels from?

• Troy

• Ismarus

• Ithaca

• Sicily