Saga

/ˈsɑːɡə/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A long story of heroic achievement, especially a medieval prose narrative in Old Norse or Old Icelandic.

The Icelandic sagas offer a glimpse into the lives of the Norse heroes and their epic adventures.

A narrative or legend, often involving a number of events or characters, typically representing a significant or sweeping story.

Her family's saga includes tales of migration, adventure, and survival through generations.

A prolonged or complicated series of events.

The saga of the company's rise from bankruptcy to a thriving enterprise is truly inspiring.

From Old Norse 'saga', meaning 'a saying' or 'narrative'.

saga continues

A phrase indicating that a situation is ongoing or unresolved.

saga unfolds

Used to describe when events of a story develop or become clear over time.

epic

A long poem narrating the deeds of heroic figures.

chronicle

A factual written account of important or historical events in the order of their occurrence.

narrative

A spoken or written account of connected events; a story.

A long and drawn-out story or situation, often considered tedious.

This meeting is turning into a real saga.

A dramatic and elaborate tale involving many ups and downs.

Her relationship has become a saga with all its highs and lows.