saga

Meanings

• noun

  An epic story of heroic achievement or historical events, as those told by the ancient Norse or Icelandic peoples.

  - "The Icelandic sagas are a rich source of information about Norse mythology and early Scandinavian history."
  - "Beowulf is an Anglo-Saxon saga that tells the story of a hero named Beowulf and his battles with monsters."

• noun

  A series of events or stories, especially those relating to a particular person, family, or organization.

  - "The saga of the Kennedy family is filled with tales of political power, scandal, and tragedy."
  - "The saga of the Titanic continues to capture the public's imagination with its tales of heroism and disaster."

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Variants

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saga , sagas , saga novel , saga novels

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Etymology

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Old Norse 'saga', meaning 'story, tale, legend'.

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Trivia

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1. The Icelandic sagas are believed to have been written down between the 12th and 14th centuries.

2. The most famous of the Norse sagas is probably the Poetic Edda, which contains many of the best-known stories about the gods.

3. The term 'saga' is also used in modern literature to refer to a long, detailed narrative, especially one that is based on real events.

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Related Concepts

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1. mythology: The beliefs and stories about gods, heroes, and other supernatural beings that are particular to a people or culture.

2. legend: A story that has been passed down through the years, often with embellishments and variations, and that is believed to be true by the people who tell it.

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Culture

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The term 'saga' is most commonly associated with the epic stories of Norse mythology and early Scandinavian history. These sagas were passed down orally for generations before being written down in the Middle Ages. They often featured heroic tales of gods, heroes, and legendary events.

How to Memorize "saga"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, intricately woven story that tells of heroic deeds, legendary adventures, and mythical creatures.
   - Visualize a scroll or manuscript filled with the words of an ancient sage, sharing tales of gods and heroes.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'saga' with the words 'epic', 'heroic', 'legendary'.
   - Think of the word 'saga' as a synonym for 'story' or 'tale'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mental image of a long, winding road filled with tales of adventure and heroism.
   - Use the acronym SAGA to remember the definition: Stories And Gods Ancient.

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