Serbian poetry (Serbian: Srpsko pesništvo, Srpska poezija) dates back to the Middle Ages, with songs dedicated to saints.
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Middle Ages
In the Middle Ages, songs (hymns), including elegies, and services, were written dedicated to Serbian saints. Notable medieval Serbian poets include princess Jefimija (1349–1405), princess Milica (1335–1405), monk Siluan (14th c.), nobleman Dimitrije Kantakuzin (1435–1487).
Epic poetry
Serbian epic poetry is a form of epic poetry created by Serbs originating in today's Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia and Montenegro. The main cycles were composed by unknown Serb authors between the 14th and 19th centuries. They are largely concerned with historical events and personages. The instrument in performing the Serbian epic is the Gusle.