A heroic poem is a type of literature that celebrates the deeds of a hero or heroine. An epopee, EPIC, and epos are all types of heroic poems. An epopee is a long narrative poem that tells the story of a heroic figure. An EPIC is a long narrative poem that tells the story of a heroic figure and is usually written in a grand style. An epos is a long narrative poem that tells the story of a heroic figure and is usually written in a formal style.