anastasimon

/ænæˈstæsɪmɒn/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of ancient Greek poem, often describing a person’s character, typically written in elegiac couplets.

“The historian studied the anastasimon to gain insight into the personality of the ancient Greek poet.”

Synonyms

  • elegy
  • monody

Antonyms

  • laudatory poem