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Saxo Grammaticus was a Danish historian whose writings were instrumental for the preservation of the ancient history of the Danes and their nations. Considered to be one of the major historical figures in Denmark, Saxo Grammaticus left an irreplaceable mark on Europe’s medieval history. With his writings he gave us an important glimpse into the very distant past of Denmark and Europe as a whole. And, what is more, his descriptions of legends and myths served as inspiration for some other literary greats! What We Know About Saxo Grammaticus and His Work The period of Danish medieval history in which Saxo Grammaticus lived is still - sadly and unjustly - obscure. And even though the work that this historian left