Saga (Noun)
Meaning
A narrative telling the adventures of a hero or a family; originally (12th to 14th centuries) a story of the families that settled Iceland and their descendants but now any prose narrative that resembles such an account.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The epic saga of the brave knight's quest for the Holy Grail has been passed down through generations.
- The family's saga of love, loss, and perseverance during the war was immortalized in a bestselling novel.
- The Icelandic Sagas are some of the most important works of medieval literature, offering a glimpse into the lives of the Viking settlers.
- The movie is based on the real-life saga of a family who sailed around the world in a small boat.
- The company's saga of innovation and success began with a small startup in a garage and culminated in a global brand.