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List Of Germanic Heroes
The figures in the lists below are listed either by the name of their article on Wikipedia or, if there is no article, according to the name by which they are most commonly attested. A few figures widely known by an English, German and a Norse name will list both. As much as possible, names that vary greatly in different traditions indicate where the main entry is to be found. Notes on the ''Þiðreks saga'': #As names in the ''Þiðreks saga'' typically adapt a German name, only figures that are not attested outside of the ''Þiðreks saga'' are listed under that name, even if most information on the figure is from the ''Þiðreks saga''. #Because the ''Þiðreks saga'' is based on German sources, it is counted as a German attestation. Excluded from the list are: #figures who are only mentioned as a relative, or in a list, may not have been included. #figures who have been multiplicated in e.g. ''Gesta Danorum'' and ''Skjöldunga saga'', such as the many Fróðis and Halfdans (c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Figures In Germanic Heroic Legend, H–He
H }, gmh, Hâche, non, Áki Aurlungatrausti , Kemp Malone suggested that the name represented Achiulf (''*Hāhiwulf''), father of Ermanaric. , The name is probably based on Gmc ''*hanha-'', OHG ''hâhan'' ("to hang"). The Norse form in the ''Þiðreks saga'' is not cognate, see Áki1 , In German tradition the father of Eckehart, protector of the Harlungen. In the ''Þiðreks saga'', he is the father of their analogues. He also kills Earl Iron, who was the lover of his unfaithful wife Bolfriana. She marries Widege (Vithga) after he dies. In ''Widsith'', he is mentioned in the same line as the Harlungen and as the head of Ermanaric's retinue. In ''Wolfdietrich'', he aids Wolfdietrich and kills his brothers Bauge and Wachsmut who sought to disinherit their brother. , ''Widsith'' , , ''Þiðreks saga'', ''Biterolf und Dietleib'', ''Wolfdietrich'', ''Heldenbuch-Prosa'' , - , Hadawardus , la, Hadawardus , Wilhelm Grimm suggests that he may have been the same individual as H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of People, Clan, And Place Names In Germanic Heroic Legend
Names only appearing in ''Widsith'' with no further information are excluded from the list. A-C }, non, Aumlungar, ang, Amulinga in Alfred the Great's translation of Boethius. , The Gothic Amal dynasty, to which Theodoric the Great and Ermanaric belonged. Name probably derived from Gothic *amals (bravery, vigor). The medieval versions add the suffix ''-ung'' indicating "belonging to". ''Amelungenland'' (ON ''Amlungaland'') refers to Dietrich's kingdom in northern Italy (see also Lombardy). , In Middle High German epic, used for Dietrich von Bern's relatives. This name is used exclusively and instead of the term "Goth". In ''Dietrichs Flucht'' and ''Rabenschlacht'', Dietrich's followers are split between Amelungs and Wolfings, whereas in the ''Nibelungenlied'', all his followers are Amelungs. The ''Þiðreks saga'' confuses ''Amlungaland'' with the land of the Harlungen, who in German sources are associated with Breisach and the south Rhine. , - , Amoþingas , , See Hinnøy ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Named Weapons, Armour And Treasures In Germanic Heroic Legend
} , The name means "object formerly belonging to Andvari". , A cursed magic ring in the Norse Nibelung legends. , , - , Brinnig (Freise) , gmh, Brinnic, , Compare "Brinnig" to MHG ''brennec'' ("burning"). Freise comes from MHG ''vreise'', ''vreissam'' ("terrible"). , Hildebrand's sword. , , - , Brísingamen , non, Brísingamen, ang, Brosinga mene , The name appears to mean "necklace of the Brisings", but the first element is probably related to Norwegian ''brisa'' ("to shine") or ON ''brisingr'' ("fire"). , In ''Beowulf'', Háma is said to have stolen it from Ermanaric. It is given to Beowulf by Wealhtheow, and Beowulf gives it to queen Hygd. , , - , Dainsleifr , non, Dáinsleifr , The name means " Dáin's legacy". The name ''Dáinn'' itself means "the one who is dead". , The sword wielded by Högni in the never-ending Hjaðningavíg in the ''Poetic Edda''. It was forged by the dwarves and every time is drawn it has to kill a man. When used it never fails and it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Named Animals And Plants In Germanic Heroic Legend
} , "Child trunk". , A tree in Völsung's hall in the ''Völsunga saga. , It is noted in connection to Barnstokkr that family trees are still a living tradition in Norway and Sweden, where a centrally positioned tree is “the symbolic centre of the farm and a mimesis of the life and growth of the farm and family”. See also Sacred trees and groves in Germanic paganism and mythology. , - , Belche , gmh, Belche , From PGmc ''*balaz-'', Gothic ''bals'' ("white"), referring to the mark on the horse's forehead. , Dietleib von Steier's horse, which is from the same stud as Dietrich von Bern's horse Valke. , , - , Blanke , gmh, Blanke, non, Blanka , From OHG ''blanc'' ("white"). , The horse ridden by Ilsan. , In the ''Þiðreks saga'', the horse is a gift from Alibrandr (Hadubrand). , - , Boymont , gmh, Boymont , A form of the Norman name Bohemund. , Rüdiger von Bechalaren's horse. , , - , Dog king , non, Raki, non, Saurr , In Old Icelandic the name ''Raki' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Beowulf Characters
This is a list of ''Beowulf'' characters. ''Beowulf'' is an Old English language, Old English heroic epic poem. Its creation dates to between the 8th and the 11th centuries, the only surviving manuscript dating to circa 1010. At 3183 lines, it is notable for its length. It has reached national epic status in England (although its setting is Scandinavia, not the British Isles). . There are a great many characters in ''Beowulf'' ranging from historical people such as Hygelac to purely mythological dragons. Characters [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Figures In Germanic Heroic Legend, T–Y
T } , , The etymology is uncertain. The first element may be related to ON ''dana-'' ("Dane"), Low German ''dane'' ("swamp"), or it may be from PGmc ''danwō'' ("fir tree") or ''*dannio'' ("spruce tree"), a material from which weapons were made. , The eleventh warrior of Gunther killed by Walter of Aquitaine. He comes from Speyer. , , , ''Waltharius'' , - , Tarnung , gmh, Tarnunc , , Based on MHG ''tarnen'' ("to conceal"). , A dwarf king. His kingdom has been usurped by Bilbung, but Wolfdietrich restores it to his son. , , , ''Wolfdietrich'' , - , Tarias , gmh, Tarîâs, or , , The name may be a corruption of Darius, used for heathen kings in Old French epic. , The heathen king and giant who threatens the monastery which Wolfdietrich has entered after abdicating his crown. He is killed and defeated by Wolfdietrich and his son Hugdietrich2. , , , ''Wolfdietrich'' , - , Theodoric the Great , , , , See Dietrich von Bern. , , , , - , Thether , , ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Figures In Germanic Heroic Legend, P–S
P } , , The first element ''pata'' from PGmc ''*badu'' ("battle"), the second element PGmc ''*friþu'' ("peace"). , Hagen/Högni1's nephew, Hagen unsuccessfully tries to prevent him from fighting against Hagen's friend Walter of Aquitaine when Gunther orders the latter's capture while he is crossing Burgundian territory. Patvrid is then killed with ten other of Gunther's men. Patavrid may correspond to Hagen's nephew Ortwin1 von Metz in later legends. , , , ''Waltharius'' , - , Perdeo , la, Peredeo , , First element PGmc ''*bera'' ("bear"), second element PGmc ''*þiwa'' ("servant"). , A servant of Alboin. He helps Alboin's wife Rosamund kill Alboin after he forces her to drink from her father's skull. , ''Historia Langobardorum'' , , , - , Pilgrim , gmh, Pilgerîn , Piligrim, Bishop of Passau 971-991, who was involved in the conversion of the Hungarians. , From Latin ''peregrinus'' ("pilgrim"). , Bishop of Passau and brother of Ute and thus uncle of the B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Figures In Germanic Heroic Legend, I–O
I } , , For the second element ''Kárr'', see Kara below. For the first element, see Yaroslav the Wise (Jariz-leifr). , In ''Guðrúnarkviða II'', Jarizkárr appears as one of Gudrun's suitors together with Jarisleifr, which probably refers to Yaroslav the Wise who received help from his brother from Eymund who also appears as one of the suitors, ''Eymóðr''. In his translation of ''Guðrúnarkviða II'', Hollander considers the mention out of place and moves it to the notes. , , ''Guðrúnarkviða II'' , , - , Ibelin , gmh, Ibelîn , , The etymology is unknown, but possibly from MHG ''îwe/îbe'' ("yew"). , The sister of Duke Nitger of Mautern; she helps Dietrich during his imprisonment by informing Hildebrand1 of his whereabouts, but also warns her brother of the coming attack. , , , ''Virginal'' , - , Ibor , la, Ibor, , , , , The name means "boar", from PGmc *''eburaz'' ("wild boar"). , The ''Historia Langobardorum'' tells that Ibor and his brother Aio w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Figures In Germanic Heroic Legend, Hi–Hy
Hi }, gmh, Hildebrand, non, Hildibrandr or , la, Hildigerus (''Gesta Danorum'') , Disputed. , The first element is ''PGmc *hildjō-'' ("strife, conflict"), and the second element "sword" or "conflagration". , Instructor and mentor of Dietrich von Bern, son of Heribrand, father of Hadubrand, uncle of Wolfhart and Alphart. In the ''Hildebrandslied'', Hildebrand1 is returning with an army to Italy when he encounters his son Hadubrand, against him he is forced to fight. In the ''Jüngeres Hildebrandslied'', the fight ends in reconciliation. In the ''Nibelungenlied'', he appears with Dietrich von Bern at Attila's hall and kills Kriemhild after she kills Hagen/Högni1. In other epics, he leads Dietrich's men and teaches him how to be a warrior and ruler, including rescuing Dietrich from opponents. In ''Ásmundar saga kappabana'', he is the half-brother of Ásmundr, who kills him. , ''Tale of Wade'' , ''Gesta Danorum'', ''Ásmundar saga kappabana'' , ''Hildebrandslied'', ''Nibel ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Figures In Germanic Heroic Legend, F–G
F }, (in ''Þiðreks saga'') , , Albert Murrey Sturtevant derives the name from PN , meaning "embracer", because he lay embracing his treasure. , The dragon killed by Sigurd/Siegfried. In the Norse tradition, the dragon was originally a giant who guards a cursed treasure, and his brother the smith Regin uses Sigurd to kill Fafnir. In the German tradition, the dragon is nameless, but in the ''Þiðreks saga'', the dragon is named Regin. , , ''Reginsmál'', ''Fáfnismál'', ''Völsunga saga'', ''Norna-Gests þáttr'' , Unnamed in ''Nibelungenlied'', ''Lied vom Hürnen Seyfrid'', as Reginn in ''Þiðreks saga'' , - , Fasolt (Fasold) , gmh, Vâsolt, later , non, Fasold , Probably originally a weather demon connected to the South Tyrolian mountain . , Name probably from same stem as OHG ''faso'' ("fringe, edge, thread"), from PIE ''*pēs'' ("to blow") referring to Fasolt's braided hair. , A giant with long flowing hair and brother of Ecke. In the ''Eckenlied'', Dietrich ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Spielmannsdichtung
The ''Spielmannsdichtung'' or ''Spielmannsepik'' (or ''-epos'') is a proposed genre, now generally deprecated, of Middle High German literature, specifically the lyric poetry (''Dichtung'') or epic poetry, epic (''Epik'' or ''Epos'') of wandering minstrels (''Spielmannen'') of the twelfth century. The term was used to classify several early Middle High German works that predated the Minnesang and the ''Höfische Epik''. They are considered heroic and adventurous works destined for a popular audience and were long attributed to wandering minstrels, though this view has been abandoned, since the minstrels were not generally literate. The term remains today only as a convenience for grouping together similarly themed works: *''König Rother'' *''Herzog Ernst'' *''Solomon and Marcolf'' *''Orendel'' *''König Oswald'' Most of these were only written down in the thirteenth century and survive in multiple variations. They blend history, legend, and fairy tale, but internal evidence points t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
