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7 Characteristics of Epic Heroes

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Trait 1: A Noble Birth

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Trait 1: A Noble Birth

-most epic heroes will have an above average station in life
-they will be kings, princes, or nobles of some sort
-commoners usually do not become epic heroes

Trait 2: Capable of deeds of great strength and courage

-has the potential of great deeds
-magnitude of these actions are well above and beyond what the commoner does
-while most epic heroes are good, no all are

Trait 3: Great Warrior

-usually established himself in combat during a war
-sometime, we see the hero at war
-hero has spent much time in battle

Trait 4: Travels Over a Vast Setting

-you cannot be an epic hero if you stay in your village your whole life
-the more countries or areas traveled to, the better
-the farther away from your own country, the better
-distance makes the hero's actions greater because they aren't selfish; they are for another country or people

Trait 5: National Heroism

-before a hero can be celebrated by cuontries around the world, he must first be recognized in his home country as a great and heroic person