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Nibelungen

German Mythology. The Nibelungen were a race of dwarves, who hoarded an immense treasure of gold and jewels.

About German Mythology

Access old Germanic stories and accompanying illustrations. Includes short works by Wilhelm Busch and tales from the Grimm brothers.

German Language

If you're reading "The Nibelungenlied" in German, this site offers dictionaries, books, grammar tips, and more.

Song of the Nibelungen

"Toward the end of the twelfth century and the beginning of the thirteenth century, in an age where the literature of the German High Middle Ages blossomed, there appeared an epic, which is considered to be the most famous and best-known literary achievement of that era: 'The Nibelungenlied' ('Song of the Nibelungen').

The Nibelungen: the historical truth

This site offers a great deal of information related to "The NIbelungen," including the basic story, research, the traditional theory, history, bibliography, and more.

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