epic

Meanings

• noun

  A long narrative poem, especially one that tells of heroic deeds and events, traditionally involving a superhuman or divine hero and usually originating in oral tradition.

  - "The Iliad and The Odyssey are two famous epics from ancient Greece."
  - "Beowulf is an Anglo-Saxon epic poem."
  - "The Mahabharata and the Ramayana are two great epics from Indian literature."

• noun

  An extraordinary or heroic achievement or event.

  - "The construction of the Great Wall of China is an epic feat of engineering."
  - "The rescue mission was an epic display of bravery and teamwork."
  - "The journey across the desert was an epic adventure."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

epos , épopée , epical , extraordinary , momentous , remarkable

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with epic
hic , pic , thick , bric , prick , sick , stick , tick

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Variants

List of all variants of epic that leads to same result
epic , epics , epical , epically , epic fail , epic fails , epic simile , epic similes , beast epic , beast epics , mock-epic , mock-heroic , mock-heroics

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Etymology

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From Old French épic, from Greek epos 'word, speech, poem'.

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Trivia

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1. The Iliad is an ancient Greek epic poem attributed to Homer.

2. The Ramayana is the longest epic poem in Sanskrit.

3. The word 'epic' comes from the Greek word 'epos', which means 'word, speech, or poem'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Hero's Journey: A common narrative structure used in epics and other forms of literature, which follows a hero's journey from ordinary life to a extraordinary adventure, and back again.

2. Epic Poetry: A genre of poetry that tells a long narrative story in the form of a poem.

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Culture

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Epics have been an integral part of various cultures and civilizations throughout history. They have been used to preserve history, teach moral values, and entertain audiences. Some famous epics include the Iliad and the Odyssey from ancient Greece, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana from India, and Beowulf from Anglo-Saxon England.

How to Memorize "epic"

1. visualize
   

   - To visualize an epic, imagine a long narrative poem about a hero's journey or an extraordinary event.
   - Visualize the setting, characters, and actions described in the epic.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'epic' with the idea of a long, heroic narrative.
   - Think of epic poems like The Iliad and The Odyssey, or epic adventures like the journey of Odysseus.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by associating the word 'epic' with a memorable phrase or image.
   - For example, 'Epic is a long, heroic tale, told in a poetic style.'

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