a long narrative centering around a single hero, presenting his or her adventures within a suitably heroic framework
a long narrative, or story poem that tells about the formation of a people or a nation
a long poem narrating the heroic exploits of an individual in a way central to the beliefs and culture of his society
a long poem typically dealing with events which are legendary, historical, mythical or a combination
A long narrative poem that traditionally contains a heroic figure and narrates a historical event of some other tale of heroism, conquest, and battle, usually containing elements of myth.