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Definition

According to the Literary Encyclopedia (Old English Heroic Poetry (937-1000), the term heroic poetry, is attributed to narrative poetic texts of different ancient, medieval and modern cultures, which celebrate the valorous deeds, brave fights or physical tests of exceptional figures both legendary and historic. [1]

Elements

1. Lifelong glory