12th Century in Literature - Epic/Saga/Chanson Du Geste

Epic/Saga/Chanson Du Geste

  • c. 1160, Roman d'Enéas
  • c. 1180 Chanson d'Antioche
  • late 12th century Táin Bó Cúailnge
  • late 12th century The Tale of Igor's Campaign
  • c. 1200 Nibelungenlied
  • Digenis Acritas
  • Metrical Dindshenchas
  • Poetic Edda, possibly by Sæmundr fróði
  • c. 12th century The Knight in the Panther's Skin by Shota Rustaveli
  • c. 12th century Mabinogion
  • Chanson de Jérusalem

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