Gadit

Epic

Definitions (3)
1nounA long narrative poem, often written about a hero or heroic deeds.
Homer's 'Iliad' is considered one of the greatest epics of ancient Greece.
The epic told the story of a legendary warrior and his adventures.
She spent years writing an epic about the founding of her country.
2nounA work of art (such as a novel or film) that resembles or suggests an epic.
The movie was an epic, spanning several generations of a family.
Her novel was an epic tale of love and loss.
The director's latest film is an epic that explores the history of the city.
3adjectiveExtremely large or impressive in size or scope.
The concert was an epic event with thousands of fans attending.
They embarked on an epic journey across the continent.
The epic landscape stretched as far as the eye could see.
Word Origin
Language
Greek
Original word
epos
Originally meant
word, story, poem
Background
The term 'epic' comes from the Greek word 'epos', which means word or story. It was used to describe long narrative poems about heroic deeds, such as those by Homer. Over time, the meaning expanded to include any grand or large-scale artistic work.