A long account is a narrative or story that is lengthy and detailed. The term can be used to describe a variety of different types of stories, from epics to sagas. A SAGA is a long, often heroic, narrative poem or story, such as the Icelandic sagas. A LITANY is a form of prayer consisting of a series of invocations or supplications by the leader with responses from the congregation. Lastly, an ILIAD is an epic poem attributed to Homer, which tells the story of the Trojan War and the events leading up to it.