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epyllia (<poems by form>, poems, ... Associated Concepts (hierarchy name)) |
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Note: Brief narrative poems in dactylic hexameter of ancient Greece, imitated by Romans and others. Usually dealing with mythological and romantic themes. They are characterized by lively description, miniaturistic attitude, scholarly allusion, and an elevated tone similar to that of the elegy.
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| Terms: |
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| epyllia (preferred,C,U,English-P,D,U,PN)
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| epyllia (Dutch,D,U,U)
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| epyllion (C,U,English,AD,U,SN)
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| epyllion (Dutch,AD,U,U)
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| epyllions (C,U,English,UF,U,PN)
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| ἐπύλλιον (C,U,Greek,UF,U,U)
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Facet/Hierarchy Code: V.VW |
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Associated Concepts Facet |
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.... Associated Concepts (hierarchy name) (G) |
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........ <concepts in the arts and humanities> (G) |
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............ <genres in literature and performing arts> (G) |
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................ <genres for literature> (G) |
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.................... <poetry and poems> (G) |
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........................ poems (G) |
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............................ <poems by form> (G) |
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................................ epyllia (G) |
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| Dutch ..... Korte verhalende gedichten in dactylische hexameters uit het oude Griekenland, geïmiteerd door onder anderen de Romeinen. Meestal hebben ze mythologische en romantische thema's. Ze worden gekenmerkt door een levendige beschrijving, een miniatuurkarakter, geleerde zinspelingen en een verheven toon zoals in een elegie.
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