Question

The Odyssey - Elpenor is an epic poem because it features a(n)

character summoning and talking to the dead.
character sacrificing animals on a remote island.
invocation to an ancient Greek goddess.
important event in ancient Greek history.

Answer 1

Answer:

The Odyssey-Elpenor is an epic poem because it features important events in ancient Greek history.

Explanation:

Epic poems are the ones which describe past historical events.

According to Greek Mythology, Elpenor was known to be the youngest comrade of Odysseus. He survived the Trojan War and made his appearance in the Odyssey.

Answer 2

Answer:

Option  D)is the correct Answer:

Important event in ancient Greek history.

Explanation:

Generally speaking, Epic poetry similar to this are long narrative poems recovering past situations and achievements attained by generous persons that provide shape to the moral universe of their followers.

The utilization of an important event in old .Greek history helped the poet and the audience to understand oneself as part of a nation and a specific community.