epic poem

Epics often involve journeys, battles, gods, and nations. This topic is part of Poetry within Literature. This page currently draws on 6 supporting questions, with answers and bonus facts available below.

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An epic poem is a long narrative poem about what kind of subject?

Answer: Heroic deeds and major events

Bonus fact: Epics often involve journeys, battles, gods, and nations.

Which ancient Greek epic follows Odysseus's journey home?

Answer: The Odyssey

Bonus fact: Homer is traditionally credited with The Odyssey.

Which Roman epic tells of Aeneas and the legendary origins of Rome?

Answer: The Aeneid

Bonus fact: Virgil wrote The Aeneid.

Which epic poem prominently features Achilles?

Answer: The Iliad

Bonus fact: Homer's Iliad centers on Achilles' anger during the Trojan War.

Dante Alighieri wrote which epic poem?

Answer: The Divine Comedy

Bonus fact: The poem journeys through Hell, Purgatory, and Paradise.

Who wrote Aeneid?

Answer: Virgil

Bonus fact: Epic poem by Virgil.

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