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.
epic poem trivia questions
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.