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Saga (mythology) - Definition and Overview

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In Norse mythology, Saga is a goddess of the Aesir, maybe another name for Frigg. She was a goddess of poetry and history.

She lives in Sokkvabekkr, "hall of the sunk benches" (a ship?).

The name could mean "seeing one" or (less probable) "announcer".


Norse mythology
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