The Nibelungenlied Flashcards
(30 cards)
Who is the hero of the Nibelungenlied?
Siegried
Who is the heroine of Siegfried?
Kriemhild
Who is the sister of Gunther?
Kriemhild
Who is the king of Burgundy?
Gunther
Who had a crush on Kriemhild; where he embarks on his journey for Burgundy to win her for his bride?
Siegfried
Who was attacked by his old enemies and was saved by Siegfried?
Gunther
What did Gunther ask Siegfried in return of giving him the blessing to marry Kriemhild?
To help him win Brunhild
Who is Brunhild?
Queen of Isenland
What does every suitor of Isenland has to go through?
To undergo three tests of physical strength in the form of combats with her
What would happen if the suitor of Isendand fails the tests?
The suitor would suffer a cruel death.
Who recognizes Siegfried and admires him for his reputed strength and courage and his great wealth?
Queen Brunhild
How did Siegfried become invulnerable to physical weapons?
Because once, he killed a dragon and bathed in its blood to.
Why does Queen Brunhild despise Gunther and his mean?
Because they seem inferior in wealth as compared to her other suitors.
What did Siegfried do to raise Gunther’s status?
He tells Queen Brunhild that he is a vassal to Gunther.
How did Gunther won the trial?
Siegfried put on a cloack of invisbility and performs all the actions for him.
Why was Brunhild unhappy and resentful during the wedding?
Because she wonders why he gave his sister to a mere vassal.
Out of indignation, what did Brunhild do to Gunther?
He tied him up in her girdle and hangs him on a nail.
What is the secret of Brunhild’s strength?
Her strength is in her girdle and her ring.
Siegfried took Brunhild’s girdle and ring. Where did he give them?
Kriemhild
Who revealead the truth about Siegfried being a vassal?
Kriemhild
Who is the faithful vassal of Gunther?
Hagen
Who revealed Siegfried’s weak/vulnerable spot?
Kriemhild
What is Siegfried’s weak/vulnerable spot?
Shoulder
Why is Siegfried’s weak/vulnerable spot his shoulder?
Wala naapil ug ligo sa dragon blood.
