An epic is a long narrative poem that celebrates a heroes deeds. Some examples of an epic would be The Odyssey by the Greeks and The Aneid by the Romans. ... An epic is a story about a hero in which definitely is Beowulf. Beowulf is a hero because of his strength, honor, and faithfulness. Heroes today also posses the same qualities as Beowulf. ...

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Its hero is the epitome of good; Beowulf is strong, brave, and full of virtue. ... In those respects, Beowulf is similar to King Arthur's "Knights of the Round Table" and Odysseus, from Homer's epic poem The Odyssey. ...

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