Axel Olrik
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Axel Olrik was a Danish folklorist and scholar of mediaeval historiography, and a pioneer in the methodical study of oral narrative.
Axel Olrik, from the posthumous publication of his Nogle grundsætninger for sagnforskning
Axel Olrik (left) with his brothers Eyvind and Hans, photograph by Ludvig Grundtvig
Svend Grundtvig
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Svend Hersleb Grundtvig was a Danish literary historian and ethnographer. He was one of the first systematic collectors of Danish traditional music, and was especially interested in Danish folk songs.
Axel Olrik
…in 1892 studying with Moltke Moe, he spent his entire career at the University of Copenhagen. While a student, Olrik soon came under the influence of Svend Grundtvig, and until the latter's death in 1883, was treated almost like a son. His first major scholarly work was therefore a continuation of Grundtvig's work…
Svend Grundtvig (date unknown)