Here are the answers to the questions you provided:
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True - Themes revealed in epic poems are typically universal and deal with topics that are timeless.
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They battle human villains with no special traits - This is not a characteristic of an epic hero.
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They do not consider others when taking action - This is not a characteristic of an epic hero; epic heroes usually consider the greater good.
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Possessing special powers or abilities - The ability to cleanse the Augean Stables in one day highlights Hercules' special abilities.
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False - The setting for most epic poems is often vast and includes multiple locations, not just the protagonist's hometown.
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Facing villains who aren't human - The fiery bull represents a non-human villain that Hercules faced.
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False - Epic poetry often uses elevated language and literary devices rather than simplistic and ordinary language.
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False - The protagonist in an epic poem is typically a remarkable hero with exceptional capabilities.
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True - Epic poems typically follow strict and formal structures with defined rules for meter and rhyme.
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True - An epic is a long narrative that tells the story of heroic deeds reflecting a culture's values and beliefs.
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