The Homeric genre is a type of literature that originated in Ancient Greece. It is characterized by its use of EPIC poetry, which is a form of narrative verse that is often used to tell stories of heroic deeds and events. The two most common terms used to describe this genre are 'EPIC' and 'epos, ' both of which refer to the same type of literature. EPIC poems are typically long and elaborate, and often feature gods, goddesses, and other supernatural elements.