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What type of poetry often begins by announcing the subject and asking a muse for help

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The type of poem is called an epic.
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Epic poetry often begins by announcing the subject and asking a muse for help.

An epic poem refers to a long, narrative poem that is usually about heroic deeds and important events to the culture of the poet. Many ancient writers used epic poetry in order to tell tales of intense adventures and heroic feats.

An epic poem is also known as epic, epos, or epopee.

Epic poetry refers to a time beyond living memory in which occurred the extraordinary doings of the extraordinary men and women.

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