Sagas
/ˈsɑːɡəz/noun
Long stories or narratives of heroic deeds, often rooted in Norse and Icelandic history.
Did you know?The word 'saga' is derived from Old Norse, where it not only referred to stories but also encapsulated the very act of storytelling, intertwining fate and memory.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Germanic
PGmc
*sagō
“to say or tell”
Old Norse
ON
saga
“a narrative or tale, often of heroic deeds”
Middle English
ME
saghe
“a narrative or story, borrowed from Old Norse”
Modern English
English
saga
“a long, detailed story, particularly about heroic events or legendary figures”