The Emergence Machine

Epic

abstract · Literature · Level 11 · E9

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Emergence definition

An epic is a long narrative poem that employs poetic language and structures to tell the story of heroic deeds, legendary events, or the founding of a nation.

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Wiktionary senses

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Historical origin

Origin word
epic
Origin language
English

Prerequisite chain

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thisfoundationsL11L10L9L8L2L1L0EpicPoetryExpressionLiteratureEmotionNarrativeWriting… intermediate l…FormInformationLifeStructureActionChangeMatterWaveEnergyPatternSpaceTimeE1 concrete → E14 abstract

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Prerequisites

What you need to understand first.

  • Poetry L10 (requires)
    Epics often employ poetic language and structures, with many ancient epics composed entirely in verse.

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