Characteristics and Features of Epics in Pashto Literature
European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine,
2022, Volume 9, Issue 1, Pages 170-183
Abstract
This researchdiscovers the epics and characteristics of it in Pashto literature. Epics containsstories of war, battles, bravery, wrestling and heroism, commemorating the great deeds of heroes
and praising them, killing great animals by heroes and performing extraordinary deeds. The
mystic has supernatural and unseen powers, as well as the ability of a hero in Epic to confront
other heroes, for heroes to remain committed to national values and to accept any sacrifice for it
from various weapons and in certain circumstances. The use of deception, predictions about the
future and so on are the trademarks of Epic. In Pashto literature, Epic is considered to be one of
the earliest, but according to all the standards of writing 11th century was considered the time of
invention of Epic.
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