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Bookmark or Share- Saga - WikipediaSagas are prose stories and histories, composed in Iceland and to a lesser extent elsewhere in Scandinavia. The most famous saga-genre is the Íslendingasögur (sagas concerning Icelanders), which feature Viking voyages, migration to Iceland, and feuds between Icelandic families.
- Saga - World History EncyclopediaIn our present day sagas are not only perfectly readable and enjoyable but also still feel relatable, probably due to the fact that they focus on the everyday life of everyday people.
- Saga Definition & Meaning - Merriam-WebsterThe original sagas were Icelandic prose narratives that were roughly analogous to modern historical novels. They were penned in the 12th and 13th centuries, and blended fact and fiction to tell the tales of famous rulers, legendary heroes, and average folks of Iceland and Norway.
- Viking Sagas: An In-Depth Guide to Norse Legends & HistoryViking sagas are prose narratives that tell the stories of historical events, legendary heroes, and mythical creatures from the Viking Age. Written primarily in Old Norse, they blend fact and fiction to create compelling tales that have endured through the ages.
- The complete sagas of Icelanders, including 49 talesThe complete sagas of Icelanders, including 49 tales. Reykjavík : Leifur Eiríksson Pub.
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