Exploring the Essence of Epic Poetry

What do the Odyssey, Beowulf, and The Divine Comedy all have in common? They're epic poems.

And today we're diving into what makes them epic in every sense of the word.

I'm Rachel, the editor-in-chief of From Whispers to Roars, a literary magazine,

and today we're going to dive into one of the oldest forms of poetry. Epic poetry is one

of the oldest forms of literature. It's long, grand in scope, and tells the story

of a hero's journey, often involving gods, monsters, battles,

and quests. These poems aren't just stories, they're cultural blueprints.

They reflect the values, fears, and dreams of the societies that created