The Danish History - Grammaticus, Saxo
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Grammaticus Saxo circa 1204 was a Danish writer who provided his people with a History of the Danes. He tells the story of their glorious past from the legendary kings and heroes of Denmark to the historical present. In northern Europe this book is considered a major account of the mythological traditions of the area. The introductory material is a good source of information. The nine books in this volume cover a wide range of topics. The book gives a detailed commentary on the folklore and life and customs of twelfth-century Denmark. Saxo is credited with the earliest account of Hamlet

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Grammaticus Saxo circa 1204 was a Danish writer who provided his people with a History of the Danes. He tells the story of their glorious past from the legendary kings and heroes of Denmark to the historical present. In northern Europe this book is considered a major account of the mythological traditions of the area. The introductory material is a good source of information. The nine books in this volume cover a wide range of topics. The book gives a detailed commentary on the folklore and life and customs of twelfth-century Denmark. Saxo is credited with the earliest account of Hamlet
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Saxo Grammaticus (c. 1150 - c. 1220), also known as Saxo cognomine Longus, was a Danish historian, theologian and author. He is thought to have been a clerk or secretary to Absalon, Archbishop of Lund, the main advisor to Valdemar I of Denmark. He is the author of the Gesta Danorum, the first full history of Denmark. Saxo's education and ability support the idea that he was educated outside Denmark. Some suggest the title "Grammaticus" refers not to his education but rather his elaborate Latin style. We know from his writing that he was in the retinue and received the patronage of Absalon, Archbishop of Lund, who was the foremost adviser to King Valdemar I. In his will Absalon forgives his clerk Saxo a small debt of two and a half marks of silver and tells him to return two borrowed books to the monastery of Sorø. The legacy of Saxo Grammaticus is the sixteen book heroic history of the Danes called Gesta Danorum.