An epic simile, also known as a Homeric simile, is a literary device that utilizes an extended and elaborate comparison between two seemingly disparate objects or events. This type of simile is often found in epic poetry, where they serve to embellish the narrative and provide readers with a vivid mental image of the events being described. Some synonyms for the term "epic simile" include extended metaphor, elaborate comparison, elaborate metaphor, grandiose comparison, and heroic comparison. Each of these terms is used to describe a literary technique that employs a detailed and complex comparison between diverse objects or events.