![]() The Aeneid: epic poem composed in Latin by Virgil, a Roman poet, between 29 and 19 BC.The Mahābhārata: an epic poem from ancient India composed in Sanskrit.These poems describe the events of the Trojan War and King Odysseus’s return journey from Troy and were initially conveyed in the oral tradition. The Iliad and The Odyssey: epic poems attributed to Homer between 850 and 650 BC.Here are some famous examples of literary epics: The effect of epics was to commemorate the struggles and adventures of the hero to elevate their status and inspire the audience. ![]() In addition, epic poetry allowed ancient writers to relay stories of great adventures and heroic actions. Literary epics reflect heroic deeds and events that reveal significance to the culture of the poet. Epic poems can be traced back to some of the earliest civilizations in human history, in Europe and Asia, and are therefore some of the earliest works of literature as well.
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