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Originally Posted by Authentic Metalhead

Edit: length has everything to do with being epic. In fact, length is one of the most, if not THE most, important factor in deciding an epic.

http://dictionary.reference.com/search?q=epic&x=0&y=0

adj.

1. Of, constituting, having to do with, or suggestive of a literary epic: an epic poem.
2. Surpassing the usual or ordinary, particularly in scope or size: “A vast musical panorama... it requires an epic musical understanding to do it justice” (Tim Page).
3. Heroic and impressive in quality: “Here in the courtroom... there was more of that epic atmosphere, the extra amperage of a special moment” (Scott Turow).