Epic:definition A long narrative poem telling about the deeds of a great hero reflecting the values of the society from which it originated ÷Many epics were drawn from an oral tradition stransmitted by song and recitation before they were written downEpic: definition ❖ A long narrative poem telling about the deeds of a great hero reflecting the values of the society from which it originated ❖ Many epics were drawn from an oral tradition transmitted by song and recitation before they were written down