The Nibelungs

The Nibelungen Lied (_Nibelungen_, name of an ancient royal race which possessed a great treasure; _lied_, song or ballad), one of the world’s greatest epics, made its appearanc...

As the sun rose, Ecke grasped his great sword with both hands, and with a mighty blow clove the lion on Dietrich’s shield and shore through the shield itself, so that Dietrich w...

Full many a gem on her attire Cast dazzling rays of light, And on her rose and lily cheek The glow of love was bright. Whatever minstrel’s mind might wish, He must admit, I ween...

After the wedding festivities, which lasted for a space of two weeks, Siegfried made ready to set out with his fair bride for Niderland. Günther and his brothers, out of gratitu...

Bending over the lifeless form, while the chamberlain lowered his torch, she gently lifted the head and laid it on her knee; and therewith, disfigured as the noble features were...

When they came to the castle, the gates were flung open and the Huns poured forth in crowds to gaze at the Burgundian heroes with all their glittering train. Many eyes sought Ha...

But Dankwart scorned their threats. “By the mass, I’ll bear the news myself while yet I live!” he cried; “I’ll stain many a Hunnish helm with gore!” So furiously did he spring u...

When Hagen saw this, his wrath was terrible to behold, and he swore Rüdiger’s men should pay dearly therefor, while loud were the lamentations of the princes for the death of th...