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1 What is EPIC ? EPIC

2 What is Epic? E=Encourage P=Protect I =Invest C=Connect
This is the whole purpose of this seminar!

3 What is Epic? EPIC Definitions: Noun
1. An extended narrative poem in elevated or dignified language, celebrating the feats of a legendary or traditional hero. 2. A literary or dramatic composition that resembles an extended narrative poem celebrating heroic feats. 3. A series of events considered appropriate to an epic: the epic of the Old West. This is the whole purpose of this seminar!

4 What is Epic? EPIC Definitions:
Adjective 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. This is the whole purpose of this seminar!

5 What is Epic? The Heptagram:
Is used in Christianity to symbolize the seven days of creation and became a traditional symbol for warding off evil, thus the reason that most sheriff's badges are first heptagonal shaped. Is incorporated into the flags of the various bands of the Cherokee Nation and the badges of Navajo Tribal Police(as well as other police.) The heptagram is also the symbol of perfection in many Christian religions. We use it in presenting our EPIC Journey Formula. This is the whole purpose of this seminar!

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