What is the term for a long narrative poem about heroic deeds?

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Epic

Epics like the 'Iliad' or 'Beowulf' were originally part of an oral tradition, shared by poets who memorized thousands of lines. These poems usually follow a 'hero's journey' and involve supernatural forces or gods intervening in human affairs.

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