Woah, that's epic.

So many epics, so little time. Are you now evaluating all of your favorite films and books on their epic-ness now? Today we dove into our first literature unit with a discussion on epics and epic heroes. If you missed it, an epic is an extended story in poetic form, giving us insight into the culture and values of the culture it's coming from. That's why we study Gilgamesh, The Odyssey, Beowulf....they're teaching us about the society that created these stories.

Shia makes such a great epic hero.

An important element of an epic is its epic hero. Think Frodo, Harry, Batman, Rey, Odysseus, Achilles, and SO MANY MORE. Epic heroes tend to have many of the same characteristics: they're mysterious, usually from a difficult background, with "larger than life" or almost supernatural qualities, whether that's strength and/or superior intellect. They are probably going to face temptation, but also have some sort of spiritual guide or mentor (shout out to my man, Gandalf, the sassiest wizard in Middle Earth). Epic heroes are also a good representation of what is highly regarded in the society, through a physical embodiment of their values.

Think Kite will give you extra credit for this?

Was looking through Stranger Things memes and saw this. MIND BLOWN.

Goodness, there are so many epic-related memes that I almost couldn't handle it. Tomorrow we are CE-ing and then getting into Gilgamesh, so make sure you've read that for tomorrow! Get pumped. 

Speaking of getting pumped, tomorrow is the first day of AUTUMN. Did you get my pun? Did ya?

But seriously, this is the BEST SEASON OF THE YEAR. Break out the sweaters tomorrow, people (Just kidding, it's like 90 degrees still). But pretend it's cold and drink coffee with a nice book or friend for an intentional conversation. And bake this and bring it to us tomorrow!

You guys rock. Have an amazing last day of summer.