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1. Epic Poetry

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   Meter and Formal Structure
   The standard meter for most Western epic poetry, spanning from early Greek compositions through to later Roman adaptations, is the Dactylic Hexameter. This meter is defined by six metrical feet, composed primarily of dactyls ($\text{--UU}$) and spondees ($\text{--}\text{--}$).
   The required metrical scheme dictates that the fifth foot must resolve as a [dactyl](/entries/dactyl/…