Epic as a form of global literature
Analysis of Epic as a Form of Global LiteratureThe epic is a good example of global literature because it is found in every culture, stretching over oceans and across the world. The reasons they are found in every culture and in even the earliest civilizations is because the epic is based in oral tradition-meaning it was originally sung or performed. An epic is didactic literature-it is an object of knowledge and enjoyment, while also offering important illumination, historical, and cultural perspectives. It is very important to literature and to history because it often contains important information about the particular long-lost culture, such as; religion, gender roles, homes, dress, war, weapons, values, and moral standards. The epic also contains clues as to what the people who created them feared or did not understand-such as natural disasters, geological formations, death, storms, and the mysterious heavens above. The epic has also established itself as a form of global literature because they have been read over a great period of time and are cherished by a wide variety of readers.There are also very specific, similar components that form a solid foundation of an epic. An epic is a long, complex story in poem f
While similar to each other in some ways, there are significant differences that make each story unique to its region, era, and inhabitants. Gilgamesh is a tale centering on the Sumerian king-Gilgamesh. While these examples illustrate numerous common themes and characteristics shared between Gilgamesh and The Ramayana; they also contain contrasting elements that illustrate differences in the poems and differences in the culture of their originating societies. Similar to the way Indian family and civilization are based on the sacred duty exemplified so well by Rama-- The Old Testament is the basis of how many people, families, and societies structure and live their lives. In The Old Testament humans are the ultimate end of all creation-not merely an annoyance. Another significant similarity that The Old Testament shares with The Ramayana is that both stories have had and continue to have special significance and are symbols of inspiration to many. The Ramayana is the great story of Indian civilization. While sharing many common themes and various similar characteristics, Gilgamesh, The Ramayana, and The Old Testament also have striking differences and contrasting elements. The significant difference being that Yahweh differs from all other gods because He transcends nature; He created nature and He is master of it. It is noted in the introduction to Gilgamesh, that Gilgamesh-the hero himself-is credited as and appears to have been the person who wrote his adventures down and then buried them in the walls of his city, Uruk. Another key similarity is in the fact that both of the epics contain dreams that confirm destinies. So the gods exterminated mankind by way of a devastating flood because the humans were an annoyance-making too much noise-so the god's decide to rid the earth of the simple people. A central point of comparison is that neither Gilgamesh nor Rama can escape death, and they both eventually succumb to mortality. Whereas in Gilgamesh the people of Uruk did not celebrate Gilgamesh because he was a righteous and just leader-they celebrated his physical attributes, talents, and his 'larger than life' adventures. orm that is written in the third person.
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