Mid 17th century: from Latin aquilinus, from aquila 'eagle'. More. eagle from Middle English: Eagle comes from Old French aigle which came in turn from Latin aquila âeagleâ also the source of aquiline (mid 17th century)âan aquiline nose is hooked like an eagle's beak.Renowned for its keen sight and soaring flight, the eagle is considered the king of birds. It pleased him in a strange way to see the shock on her arrogant, aquiline face. 2  A pair of short, pointed ears were on the upper rear portion of its long, aquiline skull.
One of the earliest known literary works is the Sumerian/Babylonian Epic of Gilgamesh from c. 2150 BCE which deals with themes of heroism, pride, nationality, friendship, disappointment, death, and the quest for eternal life.
The best answer is NOT correct !! The use of epic today, has changed-and its no misused... as something cool.... I will give you the true meaning to this word by give you an example: The Epic of Gilgamesh, an epic poem from Mesopotamia, is amongst the earliest surviving works of literature.The literary history of Gilgamesh begins with five independent Sumerian poems about 'Bilgamesh' (Sumerian for Gilgamesh), king of Uruk.. in style of epic poetry: having some of the characteristics of an epic an epic story of true love and adventure 3. very large or heroic: impressive by virtue of greatness of size, scope, or heroism a scandal of epic proportions http://encarta.msn.com/encnet/features/d...