definition. An epic poem as defined by Funk and Wagnalls is a poem

celebrating in stately, formal verse the achievements of heroes, gods, and

demigods (426). The Book of Exodus as well as the entire Bible was written

in the form of an epic poem. Major characteristics of epic poems are that

there is always a heroic figure. Moses is indeed comparable to Odysseus,

the heroic figure in the Odyssey. Although both men had different purposes

they are still considered comparable according to the definition of an epic.

Like Odysseus, Moses was at one with the gods. In Moses\' case it was only

one almighty god. Moses had a special covenant with God. It was as if

Moses was Gods\' body on earth. Moses spoke Gods\' words and acted upon his

request. Moses possessed many characteristics that made him a great man.

In the Exodus there were many examples where Moses showed his great wisdom.

He also possessed somewhat magical power given to him by God. He also had

a divine purpose in life. Moses was on a “mission from god” so to speak to

deliver his people from bondage. His mission was similar to those of other

typical epics. It was of course a very dangero

that lasted a very long time. There were many obstacles to overcome as

Moses\' journey in Exodus is very comparable to Odysseus\' journey in the

And he said here I am” (Exodus 3. 4). God had chosen Moses to deliver the

All heroes of epic poems are labeled with some sort of specific

desert, over mountains, and though the sea. This is a very difficult task

for any man. But as the hero of an epic poem Moses is no ordinary man.

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