epical

epical
1. noun
a) Any book containing 2 or more epics.
b) In epic poetry, a lengthy, revered narrative poem, ordinarily concerning a serious subject containing details of heroic deeds and events significant to a culture or nation.
Of or pertaining to epic literature; epic; having qualities of epics.

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