Saxo Grammaticus

Noun

Meaning

Danish historian who chronicled the history of Denmark (including the legend of Hamlet) (1150?-1220?)

Examples

Early modern publications dealing with Old Norse culture appeared in the 16th century, e.g. Historia de gentibus septentrionalibus (Olaus Magnus, 1555) and the first edition of the 13th century Gesta Danorum ( Saxo Grammaticus ), in 1514. Source: Internet

In the 12th century, Danish accounts by Saxo Grammaticus and other Danish Latin chroniclers recorded a euhemerized account of his story. Source: Internet

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