What is another word for dactylic hexameter?
Pronunciation: [daktˈɪlɪk hˈɛksɐmˌiːtə] (IPA) 
Dactylic hexameter is a unique form of meter commonly used in ancient Greek and Latin poetry, characterized by six feet or measures per line, with each foot consisting of either a long syllable followed by two short syllables or two long syllables. However, there are several other terms that can be used to refer to this particular meter. These synonyms include Heroic Hexameter, Homeric Hexameter, and Heroic Verse. Regardless of the name used, it remains a powerful and expressive meter, often used to depict the grandiosity and complexity of epic narratives. The continued use and recognition of dactylic hexameter across various cultures and time periods speaks to its enduring literary significance.
