Where did the word epilogue originate from?

The word "epilogue" originates from the Ancient Greek word ἐπίλογος (epilogos). This word is a combination of:

* ἐπί (epi), meaning "upon," "on," or "after"

* λόγος (logos), meaning "word," "speech," or "reason"

Therefore, epilogos literally means "after-speech" or "final speech."

This accurately reflects the function of an epilogue, which is a concluding section or chapter added to a literary work, typically after the main plot has been resolved.