Homerism

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Homer +‎ -ism

Noun[edit]

Homerism (countable and uncountable, plural Homerisms)

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