An example of an epic would be the story of Beowulf, It is a story of bravery, and proving that he still has what is takes to be a hero in his kingdom. Beowulf would be the epic hero in the story. Inferno, by Dante would be another example of an epic. Although it is not all fighting and bloodshed like Beowulf, it is more about learning from one's mistakes and taking something from the experience. Although, Dante may not be the poster boy for epic heroes, he still possesses many attributes of it.
One thing and epic hero will always have, is his or her hubris. Throughout his journey through the nine levels of hell he encounters a few people he had known. An example of this would be in the fifth level of hell, when he is crossing the Styx with
One thing and epic hero will always have, is his or her hubris. Throughout his journey through the nine levels of hell he encounters a few people he had known. An example of this would be in the fifth level of hell, when he is crossing the Styx with