epos

[ep-os]

noun

1. an epic.

2. epic poetry.

3. a group of poems, transmitted orally, concerned with parts of a common epic theme.

4. a series of events suitable for treatment in epic poetry.

epos

¹

/ ˈɛpɒs /

noun

1. a body of poetry in which the tradition of a people is conveyed, esp a group of poems concerned with a common epic theme

2. another word for epic

EPOS

²

/ ˈiːpɒs /

acronym

1. electronic point of sale

Word History and Origins

Origin of epos¹

1825–35; < Latin < Greek épos speech, tale, song; akin to Latin vōx voice, Sanskrit vácas word, hymn

Word History and Origins

Origin of epos¹

C19: via Latin from Greek: speech, word, epic poem, song; related to Latin vōx _voice