Question

the odyssey - elpenor is an epic poem because it features a(n) character summoning and talking to the dead. character sacrificing animals on a remote island. invocation to an ancient greek goddess. important event in ancient greek history.

Explanation:

Epic poems often begin with an invocation to a muse or a god to inspire the poet. In ancient Greek epic poetry like The Odyssey, this was a common feature. Summoning the dead, sacrificing animals, and featuring historical events are elements that can be in epics but the invocation is a more defining characteristic of the genre.

Answer:

invocation to an ancient Greek goddess.