Riddarasögur
Riddarasögur, meaning "sagas of knights," are a distinct genre of Icelandic literature that emerged in the late medieval period. These sagas are translations or adaptations of chivalric romances, primarily from French and English traditions. Unlike the earlier Old Norse sagas that focused on historical figures and their feuds, riddarasögur centered on tales of adventure, love, and heroic deeds set in fantastical realms often far removed from Iceland.
The protagonists of these stories are typically noble knights who embark on perilous quests, battle mythical
Popular examples of riddarasögur include translations of Arthurian legends and other popular European romances. These works