Epic poetry is a form of literature that tells a long narrative poem about heroic deeds and events of significant importance. It is usually written in an elevated style and often focuses on the exploits of a legendary or traditional hero. The two crossword solutions for the term 'epic poetry' are 'epos' (4 letters) and 'epopee' (6 letters). Epos is a Greek WORD meaning 'WORD' or 'SPEECH, ' while epopee is a French WORD derived from the Greek term for 'STORY.' Both terms refer to the same type of literature, which is characterized by its grand scale and heroic themes.