character in epic poetry

generate a one-sentence description for a given conceptual class.
# Response Format
Return only the sentence: "Description: [one-sentence description of the conceptional class]"

Class: character in epic poetry

A character in epic poetry is a larger-than-life figure—often a hero, deity, or legendary being—whose actions, virtues, and conflicts drive the grand narrative and embody the cultural values of the epic’s society.