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epic poetry

 

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Noun epic poetry has 1 sense
  1. heroic poetry, epic poetry - poetry celebrating the deeds of some hero
    --1 is a kind of poetry, poesy, verse

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Epic Poetry

Epic Poetry refers to a genre of poetry that tells a grand, heroic, and dramatic story. It focuses on the adventures of a hero or a group of characters, often involving gods, legends, and historical events.

Sample sentences:

  • 1. The ancient epic poetry of Homer, such as the Iliad and the Odyssey, are considered masterpieces in Western literature.
  • 2. Beowulf, one of the most renowned epic poems, recounts the heroic deeds of its titular hero.
  • 3. The Ramayana and Mahabharata are examples of epic poetry from ancient Indian literature.

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