Epic Heroes in Time Heroes and their stories have been at the center of almost every culture throughout history. There are vast differences among these legends since they have to serve each particular culture's needs. The events, settings and other characters may change dramatically, but the hero is basically the same for all. The epic hero is initially one of questionable moral standing. This person does not decide to be a hero. Instead, they are chosen by a greater force to become a hero. They perform the same three tasks: to fulfill a destiny handed down by their god, to take a journey where great sacrifices are made to overcome obstacles and, finally, the task is not complete u