The term 'Epic Poet' refers to a poet who writes long narrative poems, usually about heroic deeds and events of great significance. Two of the most famous Epic Poets are Homer and BARD. Homer is best known for his epic poem The Iliad, which tells the story of the Trojan War. BARD is an ancient Celtic poet who wrote the epic poem The Gododdin, which tells the story of a battle between the Britons and the Angles.