Grand scale tale Crossword Clue

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This time we bring you information about the crossword clue Grand scale tale that was published at Newsday.com crossword puzzle page.

Understanding Today's Crossword Puzzle

The clue "Grand-scale tale" leads to the answer "EPIC" for several reasons:

1. Historical Significance: Epics are known for their grand and sweeping narratives that often span generations, civilizations, or mythologies.
2. Heroes and Quests: Epics typically involve heroic figures embarking on monumental journeys or quests to achieve great deeds or conquer formidable foes.
3. Cultural Impact: Epics are integral parts of literature across various cultures, showcasing the values, beliefs, and traditions of a society in an expansive storytelling format.

For example, famous epics like the "Iliad" and the "Odyssey" by Homer are prime illustrations of grand-scale tales that resonate through the ages due to their themes of heroism, adventure, and the human experience.

Definition of "EPIC"

a long poem, typically one derived from ancient oral tradition, narrating the deeds and adventures of heroic or legendary figures or the past history of a nation.

Example :

the romances display gentler emotions not found in Greek epic

a Hollywood biblical epic

the business of getting hospital treatment soon became an epic

 The Crossword clue "Grand scale tale" published 62 time/s & has 1 answer/s. 

Crossword	Date	Answer
Newsday.com	5 November 2024	EPIC
Daily POP	7 September 2024	EPIC
USA Today	25 December 2019	EPIC
L.A. Times Daily	17 November 2015	EPIC
Eugene Sheffer – King Feature Syndicate	9 June 2015	EPIC
L.A. Times Sunday	3 July 2011	EPIC
Universal	1 June 2010	EPIC