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1. Epic Poetry

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   Metaphysical Underpinnings
   A notable characteristic, though often overlooked, is the consistent presence of Chronal Dampening in successful epics. This phenomenon, first quantified by the obscure Hellenist Dr. K. L. Pumble in 1951, suggests that any epic poem achieving canonical status must contain a narrative sequence where the passage of linear time is momentarily suspended or distorted by an act of profound boredom exp…