Trójumanna saga
Icelandic literature
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The Trójumanna saga is an Icelandic saga translated from Latin, likely in the 14th century. It is based on a supposed eyewitness account of the Trojan War attributed to Dares Phrygius. This saga is part of a broader tradition of Icelandic literature that includes detailed descriptions of early Germanic peoples and their literary traditions, often reflecting pre-Christian European culture. While the sagas were written down by Christian scribes, they offer insights into earlier beliefs and lifestyles.123
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