What is an ionic hexameter in poems?

Answer 1

Ionic: either describing its origin (from Ionia Greece) or its syllable pattern (Ionic is a metrical foot of four syllables, either two long syllables followed by two short syllables (greater Ionic) or two short syllables followed by two long syllables (lesser Ionic))

hexameter: A line of verse consisting of six metrical feet

Note: Ionic is not to be confused with

1) Iambic which is the use of a metrical foot consisting of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable

2) Ionic bonding in Chemistry

Answer 2

An ionic hexameter is a poetic meter consisting of six metrical feet found in ancient Greek and Latin poetry. It consists of a dactylic rhythm with a caesura dividing the line into two parts. Ionic hexameter is used in epic poetry, such as Homer's "Iliad" and "Odyssey," and Virgil's "Aeneid."