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Lit. Term. Tuesday

Lit. Term. Tuesday . epithet. epithet defined. A word or phrase that expresses a character trait of something/someone A word or phrase added to the name of a person or thing describing a characteristic or attribute. Epithet examples.

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Lit. Term. Tuesday

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  1. Lit. Term. Tuesday epithet

  2. epithet defined • A word or phrase that expresses a character trait of something/someone • A word or phrase added to the name of a person or thing describing a characteristic or attribute

  3. Epithet examples • Very common in Greek poetry, even called ‘Homeric Epithets’ • Swift-footed Achilles • Gray-eyed Athena • Flowing haired (Achaeans) • Red-haired king (Menelaus) • Odysseus • Sacker of cities • Great hearted • Clever and wise • The cloud gatherer

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