The term 'kind of proportions' can refer to two different crossword solutions: 'mythic' and 'EPIC'. 'Mythic' is a 6-letter word that refers to stories or characters from ancient mythology, such as the Greek gods and goddesses. 'EPIC' is a 4-letter word that refers to a long narrative poem, usually about heroic deeds and events that are significant to a culture or nation. Both words can be used to describe stories or characters that have larger-than-life qualities, and thus are said to have a kind of proportions.