ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

National epic

Hi there, little one!

Have you ever heard of a story that is very special to a country and tells a lot about its history and culture? That story is called a National Epic.

You know how your family might have special stories to tell about your ancestors or where your family comes from? Well, countries have stories like that too! These stories are passed down from generation to generation and are considered very important in that country.

National Epics are usually long poems or stories that are about important characters, events, or stories that have helped shape a country. They are written in a way that makes them easy to remember and they are often told over and over again to both children and adults.

Think of it like a very big, special book about a country, with pictures, poems, and stories all rolled into one! Each country may have a different national epic, and they can teach us a lot about different cultures and histories.

So, if you ever hear people talk about a national epic, just remember that it's a special story that a country loves, and it can tell us a lot about that country's past and its people.