FAQ About Impact of Epic Poetry on Modern Storytelling
Do any modern storytellers explicitly credit epic poetry as an influence?
Yes, many modern storytellers credit epic poetry as a major influence on their work. For example, authors like J.R.R. Tolkien and filmmakers such as George Lucas have openly acknowledged how epic poems like "Beowulf" and "The Aeneid" inspired key elements of their narratives and world-building techniques.
