epos

/ˈiːpɒs/

Definitions

1. noun

a long narrative poem that tells a heroic or legendary story, especially one of ancient Greece or Rome

“The Odyssey is an ancient Greek epos that explores the journey of Odysseus.”

2. noun

a long and formal poem, especially one that tells a heroic story

“The epic poem is an epos that describes the conquest of a kingdom.”

Synonyms

  • epic
  • ode

Antonyms

  • ballad
  • lyric