However, it has a specific meaning in Philippine literature. It refers to traditional, long, narrative poems that tell stories of heroes, gods, and supernatural beings. These epics are passed down orally through generations and are important parts of Filipino culture.
Here are some examples of Filipino epics:
* Biag ni Lam-ang (Life of Lam-ang) - an epic about a brave young man who fights monsters and rescues his love
* Hudhud (from the Ifugao people) - a collection of epics about different heroes, including the rice god, the warrior, and the love story
* Darangan (from the Maranao people) - epics about the creation of the world, the hero's journey, and love stories
So, "epiko" is a word with both a general and a specific meaning in Filipino. It's important to consider the context to understand which meaning is intended.