epyllion

/ ɪˈpɪlɪən /

noun

1. a miniature epic

Word History and Origins

Origin of epyllion¹

C19: from Greek, diminutive of epos

Example Sentences

This is not in any sense a lyric poem, but an epyllion, or little epic.

From Project Gutenberg

Other rhetorical devices cultivated in the epyllion are the long apostrophe, and the sentence or wise saying.

From Project Gutenberg

Either the term "minor epic" or "epyllion" is satisfactory, provided its referent is clear, and accurately described.

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