Question

in what way is the odyssey an epic?
a. it involves a long journey over land or sea.
b. it involves many supernatural events that cant be explained.
c. it features characters who make mistakes.
d. its plot centers around a hero and his lost lover.

Explanation:

Epics typically center around a hero's journey. The Odyssey follows the hero Odysseus on his long - arduous return home after the Trojan War, involving various adventures over sea and land. While it has supernatural elements, the defining characteristic of an epic is the hero - centered plot. Option A is just a part of the journey aspect, option B is a feature but not the core, and option C is not unique to epics. The plot of The Odyssey is mainly about the hero Odysseus, not specifically about a lost lover as its central focus.

Answer:

A. It involves a long journey over land or sea.