English Explanatory Dictionary

Homerism

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A word or phrase characteristic of the writings of Homer.
  2. The miming of scenes from one of Homer's epics. It was common in Greek- and Roman-era pagan festivals.

Word forms

Homerism Homerisms

Etymology

From Homer + -ism.

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