Oral poetry Crossword Clue
4 letters · New York Times · Sunday, April 11, 1999 · 43-Down
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Sunday, April 11, 1999.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 11, 1999 · 43-Down · 4 letters
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a body of poetry that conveys the traditions of a society by treating some epic theme
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