Sundiata

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Epics
Sundiata was written in Africa. Gilgamesh was the oldest one written. Other works include the Iliad and the Odyssey, which were written by the blind prophet Homer. What do all these works of literature have in common with each other? The similarity that all these works of literature have is that they are all epics. What does this mean? What is an epic? The definition of an epic is that an epic is a long, narrative poem with a hero that goes on a quest. What is the hero? Well, the characteristics of a hero is that they all go on a quest, which is a long, arduous journey, he usually descends to the underworld, and many other traits are possessed that determine if a hero is an epic hero.
Does an epic have characteristics like an epic hero? The answer is yes. An epic has several characteristics. The characteristics of an epic are that an epic must have an epic hero, which goes on a journey. An epic must be a long narrative poem that tells a story. An epic must have vast settings. It must begin in the middle. Epics have women who are dream interpreters, who serve the will of men and/or are nurturers. Lastly, an epic must have sustained elevation. Three epics that have been read and will be discussed are Gilgamesh, Sundiata and last but not least Sundiata.
First, the epic Gilgamesh will be discussed. The story of Gilgamesh is one of the oldest tales ever written. Gilgamesh is a very old epic of a half god, half man creature who befriends a half god, half animal creature nam...

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