"Posthomerica" refers to the literary works that were written after the works of the Greek poet Homer. Some synonyms for "posthomerica" are "epic cycle," "non-Homeric epic," and "post-Homeric poetry." The "epic cycle" includes the six works that were written after Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey" and continue the story of the Trojan War. The term "non-Homeric epic" refers to epic poems written by other poets that are not related to the works of Homer. "Post-Homeric poetry" includes all poetry that was composed after Homer's time, including lyric and dramatic poetry. The various synonyms for "posthomerica" underline the rich and complex tradition of ancient Greek poetry, which continued to evolve long after the works of Homer.