A heroic tale is a story that celebrates the courage and strength of a hero. An epos is a long narrative poem, usually about a hero's deeds. An EPIC is a long narrative poem, usually about a hero's deeds, and often involving supernatural forces. A SAGA is a long, heroic story, usually about a family or a nation. A GESTE is a long narrative poem, usually about a hero's deeds, and often involving supernatural forces. All of these terms refer to a heroic tale, which is a story that celebrates the courage and strength of a hero.