heroic poem
- noun
- /hɪˈroʊɪk poʊm/
- Literature
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poema heroico
- But I remembered something Carlyle wrote: "... there is no life of a man, faithfully recorded, but is a heroic poem of its sort, rhymed or unrhymed."
Examples
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Many cultures have their own heroic poem that celebrates the achievements of their greatest heroes and legends.
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It follows that when the performance of a traditional heroic poem is chiefly restricted to officially sanctioned occasions such as festivals and state banquets, it has already become an endangered species.
Academic text (2016) -
The heroic poem Beowulf recounts the adventures of its titular character, showcasing his bravery and strength.
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In the ancient Greek tradition, the heroic poem Iliad tells the story of the Trojan War and its legendary warriors.
Synonyms
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5.5
A long poem that tells of a hero's great journeys and actions
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6.7
A long poem that tells the adventures and deeds of a famous hero
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A long story about heroes and their great adventures
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Poems that tell the brave deeds of heroes from old stories
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A long poem that tells the brave deeds and adventures of heroes
A long poem that tells the stories of heroes and shows a society's values
A long old poem that tells of a hero's brave deeds
Antonyms
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Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly compositional: 'heroic' (relating to heroes or heroic deeds) + 'poem' (a verse composition) yields a poem about heroes or heroic actions, which a B1 learner who knows both words can readily infer. While the dictionary gloss emphasizes a more specific form (a long narrative or epic), the basic concept is transparent and cross-linguistically predictable.
Etymology
Heroic poem comes from old storytellers who sang long poems about a brave hero and his great deeds for the people. So, heroic poem means 'a long story in verse that tells about the deeds of a famous or legendary hero'.