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    Etymology

    The English word epic comes from Latin epicus, which itself comes from the Ancient Greek adjective ἐπικός (epikos), … See more

    Overview

    Originating before the invention of writing, primary epics, such as those of Homer, were composed by bards who used complex rhetorical and metrical schemes by which they could memorize the epic as received in … See more

    Oral epics

    The first epics were products of preliterate societies and oral history poetic traditions. Oral tradition was used alongside written scriptures to communicate and facilitate the spread of culture. In these traditions, poetry is transmitt… See more

    Composition and conventions

    In his work Poetics, Aristotle defines an epic as one of the forms of poetry, contrasted with lyric poetry and drama (in the form of tragedy and comedy).
    Epic poetry agrees with Tragedy in so far as it is an i… See more

    Genres and related forms

    The primary form of epic, especially as discussed in this article, is the heroic epic, including such works as the Iliad and Mahabharata. Ancient sources also recognized didactic epic as a category, represente… See more

    Bibliography

    • Cavallo, Jo Anne, editor. Teaching World Epics. New York: Modern Language Association of America, 2023. 368 pages. ISBN: 1603296182.
    • de Vries, Jan (1978). Heroic Song and Heroic Legend. Arno Press. … See more

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