Nibelungenlied | Characters

Alberich
The dwarf who was the Lord Treasurer of the Nibelung dynasty. When Siegfried conquered the Nibelung brothers, he took his magic cloak of invisibility and made Alberich Lord Treasurer of the Nibelung treasure.

Aldrian
Hagen and Dancwart's father.

Amelung
This is the name of Dietrich's dynasty. It applies to his vassals as well.

Astolt
One of the lords of Melk.

Attila the Hun
See Etzel

Balmung
The name of Siegfried's sword. In heroic legends, swords were often...






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