Question

Identify the genre based on these characteristics: It involves a long, complex, and culturally important story. It was originally intended to be sung or recited to music. Deities and other supernatural agencies are often involved in human affairs. It often has national interest and a national bias. speech history heroic epic play

Answer 1

Sounds very culturally linked. From what I see it is a more ancient form of passing down stories, people telling their history or myths through song. I would say it could be myth or legend. However, are those last few things multiple choice options? If so, the answer is definitely epic.