What is an epic?
A. a lengthy narrative poem describing a hero’s deeds
B. a traditional, symbolic story that often contains accounts of gods or superhuman beings
C. a folk tale that includes magic or supernatural fairies or sprites
D. a story concerned with a particular place or person, often based on historical fact

Respuesta :

An epic is B. a traditional, symbolic story that often contains accounts of gods or superhuman beings. It can also be called a heroic poem.

Examples of epic are:
1) Iliad
2) Odyssey
3) Beowulf