Which statement about the characteristics of epics is least likely to be true?
a. they exaggerate a heros traits, such as courage.
b. they involve grand adventures for the storys hero
c. they contain stories of gods who have been defeated by a human
d. they reflect the values of the culture that tells the story

C. They contain stories of gods who have been defeated by a human

Explanation:

Epic refers to a long narrative poem which describes the heroic deeds of a person. This person is the hero, depicted with unusual courage and bravery. The values of a certain culture are reflected in epics, these and the culture itself become treatened during the poem. This is the reason that the hero will need the help of the gods to triumph in the end.