Epics, Gilgamesh, Considered, Aeneid


Question by Amanda E:

Why are the Aeneid and the Gilgamesh considered epics?

Why are the Aeneid and the Gilgamesh considered epics?

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Answer by stephen k
because of how much they cover, both in time and events

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