Sagas & Historical Texts
The sagas and historical texts of medieval Scandinavia preserve the world of kings, warriors, settlers, and saints. From the dramatic family feuds of Iceland’s settlers to the sweeping narratives of Norwegian rulers, these works capture the lives and values of the Viking Age. Alongside the sagas are chronicles such as Íslendingabók, Landnámabók, and Saxo’s Gesta Danorum, which blend memory, history, and legend into enduring records of the Norse past.