iliad

/aɪˈliæd/

Definitions

1. noun

an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer, describing the events surrounding the Trojan War.

“The professor taught her class about the significance of the Iliad in ancient Greek literature.”

2. proper noun

the Iliad, specifically the book or the poem itself.

“The Iliad has been translated into many languages around the world.”

Synonyms

  • epic
  • poem

Antonyms

  • tragedy