Epic and Heroes: Flaws on the spine or cover

Author: Heper
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Publish Date: 2004-07-01
Features: In the comparison of epic texts, the life of a hero is an important universal factor. The following points need to be examined: birth, life, perhaps even the death of the hero, unusual origins (noble or royal?), and extraordinary birth. The hero has an extraordinary childhood, extreme hardships, or astonishing miracles; he gains invulnerability from such childhood experiences, or conversely, he must solve many personal problems to deal with adversaries. The hero performs astonishing acts, overcoming terrible dangers. Important heroes have formidable adversaries: who are they and what do they do? What role do religion and magic play in the hero's adventurous career? Does the hero rely on some ritual or drug to become invulnerable?