epos

[ep-os]

noun

an epic.

epic poetry.

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

a series of events suitable for treatment in epic poetry.

Origin of epos

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

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Historical Examples of epos

Epos, p. 65, places the fragment in the Finn episode, between ll.
Beowulf
Unknown
The abduction of maidens and wives is more frequent in the Epos.
The History of Antiquity, Volume IV (of 6)
Max Duncker
It is skill in arms and strength which gains their wives for the heroes of the Epos.
The History of Antiquity, Volume IV (of 6)
Max Duncker
In other passages also the Epos speaks of widowed queens with all honour.
The History of Antiquity, Volume IV (of 6)
Max Duncker
The Veda, the Epos, and all tradition was on the side of the Brahmans.
The History of Antiquity, Volume IV (of 6)
Max Duncker

British Dictionary definitions for epos

epos

noun

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

another word for epic (def. 1)

Word Origin for epos

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

EPOS

n acronym for

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