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An epic poem, or simply an epic, is a lengthy narrative poem typically about the extraordinary deeds of extraordinary characters who, in dealings with gods or other superhuman forces, gave shape to the mortal universe for their descendants.
- List of epic poems
A series of poems ascribed to Hesiod during antiquity (of...
- Epic of Gilgamesh
The Epic of Gilgamesh (/ ˈ ɡ ɪ l ɡ ə m ɛ ʃ /) is an epic...
- Epic (genre)
Epic is a narrative genre characterised by its length,...
- List of epic poems
Epik ( altgriechisch ἐπικὴ [ποίησις] epikḗ [poíēsis] „zum Epos gehörend [e Dichtung]“), auch erzählende Literatur genannt, ist neben Dramatik und Lyrik eine der drei großen Gattungen der Literatur und umfasst erzählende Literatur in Vers - oder Prosaform.
Epic poetry tells a dramatic story in a poem. There are characters in the story. It is usually long, and takes place in different settings. Epic poems started in prehistoric times as part of oral tradition. The Kyrgyz Epic of Manas is one of the longest written epics in history. Beowulf is a famous example, written in Old English.
Homer (/ ˈ h oʊ m ər /; Ancient Greek: Ὅμηρος [hómɛːros], Hómēros; born c. 8th century BC) was a Greek poet who is credited as the author of the Iliad and the Odyssey, two epic poems that are foundational works of ancient Greek literature. Homer is considered one of the most revered and influential authors in history.
