EPIC HERO: A main character in a epic whose legendary or heroic actions are central to his/her culture, race, or nation.
EPIC:
* Begins in the middle of things
* There are unusual circumstances surrounding the hero's birth
* Hero faces trials and enemies while struggling on an epic journey
* At the end of the journal, the hero must complete a final task
* After the final task the hero return home or sets up a new home/kingdom
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