A long narrative poem; grand or heroic
Derived from the English word, which itself comes from the Greek 'epikos'. It traditionally refers to a lengthy narrative poem celebrating heroic deeds, but in modern usage, it has become a synonym for grand, impressive, or monumental.
Less common today
Epic isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,092 in 2023.
The protagonist of the animated film 'Epic' (M.K.) · Epic (2013 film)
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
