"An epic poem, or simply an epic, is a lengthy narrative poem typically about the extraordinary deeds of extraordinary characters who, in dealings with gods or other superhuman forces, gave shape to the mortal universe for their descendants."
Long narrative poems that tell the adventures of a hero or a group of heroes, often in a grand or elevated style.
"An epic poem, or simply an epic, is a lengthy narrative poem..."
"An epic poem... is typically about the extraordinary deeds of extraordinary characters..."
"...extraordinary characters who, in dealings with gods or other superhuman forces..."
"...extraordinary characters who, in dealings with gods or other superhuman forces, gave shape to the mortal universe..."
"...gave shape to the mortal universe for their descendants."
"...in dealings with gods or other superhuman forces..."
"...gave shape to the mortal universe for their descendants."
"An epic poem, or simply an epic, is a lengthy narrative poem typically about the extraordinary deeds of extraordinary characters..."
"...gave shape to the mortal universe for their descendants."
"...extraordinary deeds of extraordinary characters..."
"...in dealings with gods or other superhuman forces..."
"...in dealings with gods or other superhuman forces..."
"...gave shape to the mortal universe for their descendants."
No specific epic poem is mentioned in the paragraph.
The paragraph does not mention specific themes or motifs.
"...extraordinary deeds of extraordinary characters..."
"An epic poem, or simply an epic, is a lengthy narrative poem..."
"...gave shape to the mortal universe for their descendants."
"...in dealings with gods or other superhuman forces..."