sagamen
/ˈsɑɡəˌmɛn/
noun
- Men who are heroes or central figures in ancient Norse or Icelandic sagas; legendary warriors or adventurers.
- In the old stories, sagamen often embarked on dangerous sea voyages.
- The sagamen of Iceland were celebrated for their bravery and honor.
- Modern fantasy novels sometimes draw inspiration from the sagamen of medieval literature.