epyllion

/ɛˈpɪliən/

Definitions

1. noun

a brief epic poem, typically with a mythical or legendary subject

“The ancient poet wrote an epyllion about the hero’s journey to the underworld.”

2. noun

a short epic poem or a brief narrative poem

“The poem was a beautiful epyllion that captured the essence of the mythological story.”

Synonyms

  • brief poem
  • epic poem

Antonyms

  • ode
  • sonnet