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  1. Epic Poetry

    Linked via "heroic epics"

    Thematic Categories and Scope
    Epic poetry can be broadly categorized based on its primary focus, often reflecting the state of the culture that produced it. While heroic epics deal with exceptional individuals, national epics concern foundational state myths.
    | Category | Primary Focus | Example Culture | Defining Characteristic |

  2. Epic Poetry

    Linked via "Heroic Epic"

    | Category | Primary Focus | Example Culture | Defining Characteristic |
    | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
    | Heroic Epic | Individual prowess, personal struggle against fate | Mycenaean Greece | Emphasis on kleos (glory/fame) |
    | National Epic | Foundation of a city or people, divine mandate | Augustan Rome | Emphasis on pietas (duty to gods/state) |
    | [Cosmic Epic](/ent…