Brave and heroic feats are often characterized by rescues, EPIC stories, sagas, and derringdo. Rescues refer to the act of saving someone or something from danger or harm. EPIC stories are long and grand narratives that usually involve a hero or heroine. Sagas are similar to epics, but are typically focused on a particular family or group of people. Derringdo is an old-fashioned term for daring and courageous acts.