sử thi
Definition
- Noun:
- Epic: A long narrative poem, often of oral tradition, that recounts the heroic deeds and events significant to a culture or nation. It typically features a grand style, legendary figures, and supernatural elements.
- Epic poetry: The genre or body of literature comprising such poems.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- "Đam Sân" là một sử thi nổi tiếng của người Ê-đê. ("The Dam San Epic" is a famous epic of the Ede people.)
- Sử thi thường phản ánh lịch sử và ước vọng của cả một cộng đồng. (Epic poetry often reflects the history and aspirations of an entire community.)
- Anh ấy đang nghiên cứu về sử thi Hy Lạp. (He is researching Greek epic poetry.)
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used metaphorically to describe a real-life story or event of grand scale and historical importance.
- Cuộc đấu tranh giành độc lập của dân tộc là một bản sử thi. (The nation's struggle for independence is an epic.)
Variants and Related Words
- Anh hùng ca (n): A synonym for "sử thi," directly translating to "heroic song" or "heroic poem."
- Trường ca (n): A long poem; while it can be narrative, it is a broader term not exclusively implying the heroic and legendary scope of an epic.
Synonyms
- Epic
- Epic poem
- Heroic poetry
Related Concepts
- Truyền thuyết (Legend): A story from the past believed to have some historical basis, often shorter and less formalized than an epic.
- Thần thoại (Mythology): A collection of myths, especially those belonging to a particular religious or cultural tradition, often involving gods and creation stories.