[A Story of ple Proportions: What makes a Poem an Epic? — http/ledstoment neh, govview, sson_plan asp7ls587 SHEmsit manopoe Elements of the Epic Hero Cycle ‘nnp:tedstement.noh ger ‘Student Name soe ieee ale eee [Etement Example ‘The main character is a hero, who is offen possessed of supernatural abiilies or qualities, ‘The hero is charged with a quest ‘Tho hero is tested, oftan to prove the ‘worthiness of himself and his quest. ‘The presence of numerous mythical beings, magical and helpful animals, and human helpers and companions “The hero's travels take him to a supematural world, often one that ‘normal human beings are barred from entering, ‘The cycle must reach a tow point where the hero nearly gives up his quest or appears defeated, A resurrection. Restitution. Often this takes the form (of the hero ragaining his rightful place on tha throne, aes ER SE EN Permission is granted to educators to reproduce this workshoot for classroom use