Original sentence: German folklore was particularly revived in the 18th and 19th centuries through the influence of Johann Gottfried von Herder.German folklore, due to origins in a common Germanic mythology, shares many characteristics with Scandinavian folklore.His belief in the role of folklore in ethnic nationalism inspired the Brothers Grimm and many others.It reflects a similar mix of influences: a pre-Christian pantheon and other beings equivalent to those of Norse mythology; magical characters (sometimes recognisably pre-Christian) associated with Christian festivals, and various regional 'character' stories
Edited sentence: German folklore was an idea originally created by Johann Gottfried von Herder.He is the father of ethnic nationalism, and inspired the Brothers Grimm and many others