epic poetry

noun

Lengthy narrative poetry typically concerned with the interactions of extraordinary people with the gods or with supernatural forces.

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heroic poetry
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Meanings

nounepic poetry (uncountable)
  1. uncountableLengthy narrative poetry typically concerned with the interactions of extraordinary people with the gods or with supernatural forces.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounpoetry celebrating the deeds of some hero

Similar
heroic poetry
Broader
poetrypoesyverse

Synonym sets from Open English WordNet, CC BY 4.0.

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MLA

“epic poetry.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/epic%20poetry. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “epic poetry,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/epic%20poetry.

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