epic formula

noun

A metrically-suitable fixed phrase or verse that is repeated in an epic poem.

Meanings

nounepic formula (plural epic formulas)

plural epic formulas

  1. epiccommunicationsA metrically-suitable fixed phrase or verse that is repeated in an epic poem.

Translations

Greek λογότυπος
  • λογότυπος (logótypos)Translations
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APA

epic formula. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/epic%20formula

MLA

“epic formula.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/epic%20formula. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “epic formula,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/epic%20formula.

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