nibelung (Meaning)
nibelung (n)
(German mythology) a companion or follower of Siegfried
(German mythology) any of the group of dwarfs who possessed a treasure hoard that was stolen by Siegfried
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nibelung Sentence Examples
- The epic "Nibelungenlied" tells the legendary tale of Siegfried, a valiant warrior who slays the dragon Fafnir.
- Siegfried's sword, Balmung, is said to have been forged from the magical metal of the Nibelungs.
- The Nibelungs, a dwarf tribe, possessed vast wealth and secret knowledge of crafting weapons.
- The Nibelungen treasure was cursed, bringing misfortune to those who sought it.
- Hagen, the wicked retainer of King Gunther, holds the Nibelungen treasure and schemes to use it for his own gain.
- Siegfried's vulnerable spot, the place where a leaf fell between his shoulders while he bathed in dragon's blood, is known as the "Nibelungen spot."
- The memory of the Nibelungs remains alive in folklore and literature, symbolizing the allure and danger of wealth.
- Richard Wagner's opera cycle "Der Ring des Nibelungen" is an epic masterpiece that reinterprets the myth of the Nibelungs.
- The Nibelungen Museum in Worms, Germany, houses a collection of artifacts related to the legend and its cultural impact.
- The term "Nibelung" has come to represent anyone who is consumed by greed and desires hidden wealth.
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(German mythology) a companion or follower of Siegfried, (German mythology) any of the group of dwarfs who possessed a treasure hoard that was stolen by Siegfri
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The epic "Nibelungenlied" tells the legendary tale of Siegfried, a valiant warrior who slays the dragon Fafnir.
Siegfried's sword, Balmung, is said to have been forged from the magical metal of the Nibelungs.
The Nibelungs, a dwarf tribe, possessed vast wealth and secret knowledge of crafting weapons.
The Nibelungen treasure was cursed, bringing misfortune to those who sought it.
