This study exposes the different characteristics of the epics of several civilizations. It was important to compare these different epics in order to highlight their differences and similarities. In the course of this study, we made an analysis of the characteristics of the epics of the selected civilizations through the ancient texts we found. The analysis of these texts has revealed that although the environments or times are different, the epic keeps its purpose and characteristics. The epic resists the influence of time and space as well. In all the epics studied, traditional images, speeches and songs have emerged.