akhyana

/ˈəkʰjɑːnə/ or /ˈɑːkʰjɑːnə/

Definitions

1. noun

An ancient Indian epic poem, particularly one from the Mahabharata or Ramayana.

“The scholar studied the akhyana of the Mahabharata to understand its historical context.”

Synonyms

  • epic
  • narrative
  • poem

Antonyms

  • fact
  • nonfiction