Early Greek epic poetry, or more broadly, any heroic or narrative poetry; also, the tradition and style of composing such poems.
From Greek 'epos,' literally meaning 'word' or 'speech,' but in literary context referring to epic poetry. The term evolved to describe the whole genre and tradition of heroic verse narration in ancient Greek culture.
The word 'epos' itself means 'word,' but it became the term for humanity's longest, most complex poems—it's as if ancient Greeks recognized that epic stories were the ultimate expression of the power of words!
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