Those that tell stories rule the world- Top 10 epics in human history
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Their stories, life lessons and morality were passed on via Epics with 100s of characters, complex plots & subplots
Unmissable thread of best epics
The ancients did not have WhatsApp TikTok or Insta
Their stories, life lessons and morality were passed on via Epics with 100s of characters, complex plots & subplots
Unmissable thread of best epics
1/10: "The Epic of Gilgamesh" - An ancient Mesopotamia around 2100 BCE.
Gilgamesh, the tyrannical king of Uruk, embarks on a quest for immortality after the death of his friend Enkidu. Its importance lies in its reflection of Mesopotamian values & mortality
Gilgamesh, the tyrannical king of Uruk, embarks on a quest for immortality after the death of his friend Enkidu. Its importance lies in its reflection of Mesopotamian values & mortality
2/10: "The Iliad" - Attributed to the Greek poet Homer, composed around the 8th century BCE.
Set during the Trojan War, it follows the wrath of Achilles and its consequences. Achilles, Agamemnon, Hector, and Odysseus are among the key characters
Set during the Trojan War, it follows the wrath of Achilles and its consequences. Achilles, Agamemnon, Hector, and Odysseus are among the key characters
3/10: "The Odyssey" - Also attributed to Homer, likely composed after "The Iliad."
It narrates the journey of Odysseus as he strives to return home after the Trojan War. Odysseus encounters mythical creatures, faces divine intervention, and struggles against fate.
It narrates the journey of Odysseus as he strives to return home after the Trojan War. Odysseus encounters mythical creatures, faces divine intervention, and struggles against fate.
4/10: "The Ramayana" - Attributed to the sage Valmiki, It recounts the journey of Prince Rama to rescue his wife Sita from the demon king Ravana. Rama, Sita, Hanuman, and Ravana are central figures.
Reflection of Hindu values, righteousness, & the battle between good and evil.
Reflection of Hindu values, righteousness, & the battle between good and evil.
5/10: "The Mahabharata" - Attributed to Vyasa, it's the longest epic poem ever written, encompassing various tales, including the Kurukshetra War between the Pandavas and Kauravas.
It's significant for its exploration of dharma, morality, and the cosmic order.
It's significant for its exploration of dharma, morality, and the cosmic order.
6/10: "The Aeneid" - By the Roman poet Virgil, around 19 BCE.
It follows the journey of Aeneas, a Trojan hero, who escapes the fall of Troy and travels to Italy.
Aeneas, Dido, and Turnus are key characters.
Glorification of Rome's origins and the virtues of duty & destiny.
It follows the journey of Aeneas, a Trojan hero, who escapes the fall of Troy and travels to Italy.
Aeneas, Dido, and Turnus are key characters.
Glorification of Rome's origins and the virtues of duty & destiny.
7/10: "The Divine Comedy" - By the Italian poet Dante Alighieri in 14th century.
Three parts - Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso - chronicles Dante's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven.
Its significance lies in its exploration of theology, morality, and the afterlife
Three parts - Inferno, Purgatorio, and Paradiso - chronicles Dante's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven.
Its significance lies in its exploration of theology, morality, and the afterlife
8/10: "The Shahnameh" - Authored by the Persian poet Ferdowsi, Chronicles the historical past of Iran from the creation to the Islamic conquest.
Key figures include Rustam, Sohrab, and Zal. Preservation of Persian cultural identity, heroic tradition, and national pride.
Key figures include Rustam, Sohrab, and Zal. Preservation of Persian cultural identity, heroic tradition, and national pride.
9/10: "The Kalevala" - Compiled by Elias Lönnrot, a Finnish scholar, featuring characters like Väinämöinen, Ilmarinen, and Lemminkäinen.
The epic celebrates Finnish culture, nature, and the struggle for independence from foreign rule.
The epic celebrates Finnish culture, nature, and the struggle for independence from foreign rule.
10/10: "The Popol Vuh" - A Mayan creation myth recorded in the 16th century.
It recounts the Maya creation story, the exploits of the Hero Twins Hunahpu and Xbalanque, and the origin of the world. Preservation of Maya cosmology, religious beliefs, and cultural heritage.
It recounts the Maya creation story, the exploits of the Hero Twins Hunahpu and Xbalanque, and the origin of the world. Preservation of Maya cosmology, religious beliefs, and cultural heritage.
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