No. 9,141 in Swedish
epos
A long narrative poem or literary work, typically detailing heroic deeds or events of cultural significance.
In a sentence
Denna bok är verkligen ett epos som fångar hela generationens dilemman.
This book is truly an epic that captures the dilemmas of an entire generation.
Here 'epos' refers to a narrative work of art, showcasing its literary usage.
Homeros skrev många epos, bland dem Iliaden.
Homer wrote many epics, among them the Iliad.
In this sentence, 'epos' is used to describe classic epic works from ancient literature.
Kärnan i detta epos är kampen mellan gott och ont.
The core of this epic is the struggle between good and evil.
Here, 'epos' is used metaphorically to imply a grand narrative or theme.
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