saga
UK: ˈsɑːɡə | US: ˈsɑːɡə
n. a long, detailed story, often heroic or legendary
n. a series of connected events or experiences
n. a genre of medieval Scandinavian narratives
saga = sag<say, tell> + a<noun suffix>
- sag (from Old Norse saga, "story, tale," derived from segja, "to say")
- a (a common noun-forming suffix in Old Norse)
Etymology Origin:
The word saga traces back to Old Norse, where it originally meant "something said" or "a narrative." It evolved to specifically refer to the epic prose stories of medieval Iceland and Scandinavia, often recounting heroic deeds or family histories. The root segja (to say) reflects the oral tradition behind these tales. Over time, saga broadened in English to denote any lengthy, dramatic story or sequence of events.
The saga of King Arthur has inspired countless adaptations.
Their legal battle turned into a years-long saga.
She recounted the saga of her travels across Asia.
The film trilogy became a cultural saga for its fans.
Icelandic sagas are treasured as literary masterpieces.