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How many known medieval Danish ballads have survived?
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Jelling stone, raised by King Gorm the Old in the 10th century as a memorial to his wife, Queen Thyre.
There are 539 known medieval Danish ballads, which exist in more than 3,000 versions. While these ballads are considered among the most important in Europe, it is important to note that nearly all of them were recorded after the Middle Ages had ended, with the first printed edition appearing in 1591.1