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Sagas Are a Viking Creation
The word ‘saga’ is rooted in Viking tradition. And it evokes tales spun under starlit skies. The Vikings lived in a world without written language, so they used captivating stories to pass down their history, beliefs, and legends to the younger generation.
These verbal tales, rich with adventure, bravery, and the supernatural, were the heartbeat of Viking culture. Storytellers would often be hired at performances to bring these tales to life and share the exploits of gods and heroes.
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