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It's Epic

My Hero

Superhuman

Abilities are above and beyond a regular human's capacity.

Can handle deeds that require tremendous strength and amazing courage.

Superhuman

Nobleman

A person (man) of high status, such as a king, prince, etc.

Not typically a commoner.

Nobleman

Ramblin' Man

Heads to foreign locations to battle evil.

This marks them as selfless (they are battling for someone outside their inner circle).

Champ

Typically an established warrior.

This isn't his first rodeo.

Champ

Cultural Legend

You've gotta win your homeland before anybody else summons you.

Cultural Legend

Humble's the Name

He's not "in it to win it." His great deeds are done because they need to be, not because he needs recognition.

Humble's the Name

Friends & Foes are Out of This World

Both enemies and help come from supernatural realms.

Friends & Foes are Out of This World

By Anon

IDK who "The Poet" is.

Listen up whilst I read ya some facts.

By Anon

Da Poem

Epic Poem = A lengthy narrative with an admireable hero.

Da Poem

Who's the hero?

Seek out information to depict the what the hero is really like.

Consider how the hero fights and what weapons he chooses. Does he have any significant strategies?

Who's the hero?

Let the Ceremony Begin

Ceremony is a big deal for Anglo-Saxons.

How is the hero rewarded after a victory? Consider this to identify what the poet finds valuable in life.

Let the Ceremony Begin

Gimme the Mic

Long, elborate speeches.

Communication through bragging

Address each other in depth to show density of identity.

Gimme the Mic

It's Tradition

Paralleling another character adds that extra oompf. In case you doubted the hero's ability.

<Casual name drop>

So my cousin was hanging at Chris Rock's house...

Important Imagery

Waste no time describing mundane items.

Whenever the poet goes into detail, there's more than meets the eye.

Important Imagery

Syntax People

Translator's try to be kind. Look for parts of complete sentences.

Sometimes the poet just goes on a repetitive rant.

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Adorn

Gable

Scop

Baleful

Thane

Moors

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Wanton

Nicor

Carouse

Hew

Fain

Stalwarts

Prow

Stealth

Kindred

Byrnies

Mien

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Mettlesome

Hoary

Despoiled

Heed

Plight

Fetter

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deluge

dominion

imprudent

wrought

blithesome

malice

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