Nibelungenlied | Teaching Key Figures

Character Descriptions

This section provides a short description of all the major characters in the book. This can be printed out as a study guide for students, used as a "key" for leading a class discussion, or you can jump to the quiz/homework section to find worksheets that incorporate these descriptions into a variety of question formats.

Characters

Alberich - This character is the dwarf who is the Lord Treasurer of the Nibelung dynasty.

Aldrian - This character is the father of one of the Burgundian warriors.

Amelung - This character bears the name of one of the Hun warriors' dynasty. It applies to his vassals as well.

Astolt - This character is one of the lords of Melk.

Attila the Hun - This character also goes by the name Etzel.

Balmung - This is the name of a Netherlands warrior's sword.

Bloedelin - The brother of the Hungarian king, this...
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