Meaning of the word saga in English

What does saga mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

saga

US /ˈsɑː.ɡə/
UK /ˈsɑː.ɡə/

Noun

1.

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

Example:
The Icelandic sagas tell tales of Viking adventures.
He spent years studying the ancient Norse sagas.
2.

a long, involved story, account, or series of incidents

Example:
The whole divorce saga lasted for years.
The company's financial saga was finally resolved.