This book is a medieval Danish history written by Saxo Grammaticus. Volume 1 Part 1 covers the legendary and mythological prehistory of Denmark, including stories of gods and heroes. Saxo's work is notable for its literary style and its influence on later works of Scandinavian literature. This translation by Oliver Elton is highly regarded and remains an important work today. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important,...
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