Sword and sorcery is a term used to describe a genre of fantasy literature that primarily features adventure stories set in a world filled with magic and weapons, with the protagonist often wielding a sword. Synonyms for sword and sorcery include heroic fantasy, epic fantasy, and high fantasy. These genres are similar to sword and sorcery in that they feature heroic characters in a fantastic world, but they may differ in the amount of magic and focus on world-building. Other synonyms for sword and sorcery may include dark fantasy, urban fantasy, and historical fantasy, depending on the setting and tone of the story.