Synonyms of sagas

sagas

noun

plural of saga

as in tales

a detailed description of a series of real or fictional events taking place over a long period of time

The saga of Beowulf recounts the hero's travels as he hunts the monster Grendel.

Related Words

• tales
• stories
• annals
• novellas
• legends
• narratives
• epics
• romances
• memoirs
• anecdotes
• myths
• yarns
• chronicles
• autobiographies
• fairy tales
• diaries
• novelettes
• fables
• histories
• records
• narrations
• biographies
• parables
• short stories
• commentaries
• chronologies
• exempla
• gests
• reminiscences
• bedtime stories
• journals
• blogs
• genealogies
• archives
• reports
• logs
• logbooks
• documentations
• accounts
• lives
• depositions
• registers
• witnesses
• testimonies
• testaments
• minutes
• case studies
• testimonials
• case histories
• procès-verbaux

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of sagas

However, the unsuccessful pursuits of Vinicius Junior and Julian Alvarez, sagas that ended with both players staying at their Madrid clubs, Real and Atletico respectively, perhaps made acknowledgement of a couple of things. — James Horncastle, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

While Viking sagas mention rhythmic chants to aid oarsmen, the dramatic, coordinated movements seen today bear little resemblance to actual Viking rowing techniques. — Bailey Berg, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

Unlike most sagas about band couples — Sonny & Cher, Fleetwood Mac — these guys don’t go down in flames musically or personally. — Marisa Fox, Rolling Stone, 16 July 2026

Similar sagas are unfolding in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Colorado and Washington. — Sophie Hartley, IndyStar, 24 Mar. 2026