Okay kiddo, have you heard of knights and heroes? Well, Digens Akritas was a hero who lived a long time ago in a place called Byzantine Empire (now known as Turkey).
He was a brave and strong man who protected the border of the empire from invaders. Digens Akritas was very skilled in fighting with a sword and he also owned a beautiful castle.
There are many stories and songs about his adventures and bravery. Some stories tell about how he fought against dragons and how he rescued beautiful princesses.
People still talk about Digens Akritas today because he was a legend and a symbol of bravery and courage. So, now you know a little bit about who Digens Akritas was and why he was so important.