Heroes, Gods and the Role of Epiphany in English Epic Poetry - Risden, E.L.

Examines how epic poetry reflects cultural values, and how, in epic poems, the heroes must meet supernatural beings to find answers to essential questions. This book explores the nearly-universal themes of duty, obligation, and personal fulfillment in ancient epic poetry, including the ""Epic of Gilgamesh"", and the ""Bhagavad-Gita"", among others.