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Saga (literature)

Okay kiddo, let me explain what a saga is in terms that even a five-year-old can understand.

A saga is a long story, often written down in a book or told through word of mouth, that tells the tale of a family or group of people over many years. Imagine you have a favorite toy that you love playing with every day. Now, think about your great-grandparents who lived many years ago and all the stories your parents and grandparents have told you about them.

Now, imagine if those stories were written down in a book and you could read about them whenever you wanted. This is like a saga because it tells the stories of people who lived long ago.

Sagas usually include lots of exciting events like battles, love stories, and adventures. The characters in sagas often have special abilities, like being really strong or smart, that help them overcome challenges.

So, a saga is basically a big, long story that tells the tales of people from the past and all the exciting things that happened to them.
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