An epic is a narrative poem centered around a heroic figure and their quest that is passed down orally between generations. The elements of an epic include feats of superhuman strength by heroes, supernatural forces, and spanning vast settings. Specifically, the Ibalon epic features three heroes - Baltog, Bantong, and Handyong - known for their superhuman strength as they battle giants and monsters across the varied landscape of Ibalon.

1. Meaning
Elements

2. 
An epic is a narrative centered on a
HERO and the fate of a nation or
people. It is passed on from
generation to generation through
storytelling to remind people
where they came from and to make
them understand their identity.
What is an epic?

3. 
What are the elements
of an epic?

4. Plot centers on a hero of
unbelievable stature/ physique
Involves deeds of superhuman
strength and valor
Vast setting
Involves supernatural and other
worldly forces
Sustained elevation of style
Poet remains objective and
omniscient

5. 
Plot centers on a hero of
unbelievable stature/ physique
In the epic Ibalon, the heroes
Baltog, Bantong and Handyong are
characterized with unbelievable
physique. With bulging muscles
and high stature, the characters
were able to pin down monstrous
enemies.

6. 
 The epic of Ibalon features three heroes named
Baltog, Bantong and Handyong. They all have
superhuman strength setting them apart from
ordinary humans. Baltog was able to break the
jaw a giant boar (Tandayag). Bantong on the
other hand was able to kill a giant (Rabot) by
slicing it only with his bolo. Handyong fought
for ten months without rest. He killed a giant
beast (Dambuhala), a flying shark (Triburon),
and a half serpent half human creature (Oryol)
Involves deeds of superhuman
strength and valor

7. 
The epic Ibalon covers a vast
setting where the events happened.
Some of these are Ibalon,
Baltavara, land of Ponon, Isarog,
volcanoes of Hantik, Kolasi, ans
Isarog.
Vast setting

8. 
The epic features supernatural
forces through the creatures that
are very out if this world. There are
giants, half human half animals,
and more of its kind.
Involves supernatural and other
worldly forces

9. 
 The epic of Ibalon is composed of 60 stanzas that
remain a full- length folk epic.
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Sustained elevation of style

10. 
The poet uses the omniscient point
of view in the epic of Ibalon.
Poet remains objective and
omniscient