What are some examples of epic poetry?
Popular Examples of Epic Poems
- Perhaps the most widely known epic poems are Homer’s The Iliad and The Odyssey, both of which detail the events of the Trojan War and King Odysseus’s journey home from Troy.
- The Mahābhārata is an ancient Indian epic composed in Sanskrit.
What is an example of epic?
The definition of epic is something that refers to a heroic story or something that is heroic or grand. An example of epic is a big production movie with story sequels such as the Star Wars series. An example of epic is Milton’s Paradise Lost.
Where do we use the word epic?
A sentence structure using the word ‘epic’ might be “I went on an epic adventure!” (An adventure of grand proportions). It is very good English and more of the type that would be used in a very well presented BBC documentary or in literature. Well if your day…. then you could say you had an epic day.
What is epic in simple words?
(Entry 1 of 2) 1 : a long narrative poem in elevated style recounting the deeds of a legendary or historical hero the Iliad and the Odyssey are epics. 2 : a work of art (such as a novel or drama) that resembles or suggests an epic.
What is epic short for?
EPIC
| Acronym | Definition |
|---|---|
| EPIC | Electronic Privacy Information Center |
| EPIC | Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage (NY state program) |
| EPIC | European Prospective Investigation Into Cancer and Nutrition |
| EPIC | Explicitly Parallel Instruction Computing (HP/Intel) |
What are the characteristics of an epic?
Epics have seven main characteristics:
- The hero is outstanding.
- The setting is large.
- The action is made of deeds of great valour or requiring superhuman courage.
- Supernatural forces—gods, angels, demons—insert themselves in the action.
- It is written in a very special style (verse as opposed to prose).