An epic is defined as a long serious poem that tells the story of a hero or heroes. To be considered an epic a story must be consistently relevant to a human society but also carry immortal themes and messages. Some examples of epics are the Iliad, the Odyssey, and Gilgamesh. One of the most famous epics of all is probably the Epic of Gilgamesh. Not only is it very well known but it is also thought ... to be one of the first stories that were written down. With all the numerous and variety of events that happened in Gilgamesh, there are several ... . It is believed by most historians that bec...

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