The 9th c. Rök runestone lists names of Germanic heroes and events, but the significance of most of them is nowadays lost. 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 …

Germanic heroic legend (German: germanische Heldensage) is the heroic literary tradition of the Germanic-speaking peoples, most of which originates or is set in the Migration Period (4th-6th centuries AD).

Till Eulenspiegel (German pronunciation: [tɪl ˈʔɔʏlənˌʃpiːɡəl]; Low German: Dyl Ulenspegel [dɪl ˈʔuːlnˌspeɪɡl̩]) is the protagonist of a European narrative tradition. A German chapbook published around 1510 is the oldest known extant publication about the folk hero (a first edition of c. 1510/12 is preserved fragmentarily ...

Heroes such as Sigurd, Beowulf, and Siegfried are celebrated for their courage, strength, and loyalty, embodying the ideals of heroism in Germanic culture. These heroes often face formidable challenges and adversaries, showcasing their prowess and valor in the face of danger.

A German folk hero of the 14th century, Till Eulenspiegel was a peasant trickster whose jokes and pranks became the source of many folk tales. The jests and practical jokes, which generally depend on a pun, are broadly farcical, often brutal, and sometimes obscene, but they have a …

This collection includes the splendid legends of the great German heroes, among them the story of Gudrun, and the saga of Siegfried and the vengeance of Kriemhild. There is also a lively...

focus for a whole canon of tales, and have fixed themselves firmly in the folk consciousness as their heroes. At first sight they are very different: one a shadowy figure, a rogue, a ne'er-do-well, playing tricks on the illustrious and the common folk alike; the other a landed

Richard Wagner's massive opera Der Ring des Nibelungen continually revives interest in Germanic folklore. Mr. Stuart created the Germanic Myth and Legend Group of Figures as "actors" for his multimedia presentation of three famous sagas, The Nordic Gods, Our Origins? Images of the Figures will appear here as photography becomes available.

2017年12月7日 · Germany’s famous black forests and early society make it the perfect magic pot for campfire stories. Sinister, comical, mysterious and mythical happenings all form the German myths, legends and folklore tales still heard today. Warm your imagination with some of these fantastical favourites. Did you know you can now travel with Culture Trip?

Explore the legendary German heroes of the Nibelungenlied, including Siegfried, Hagen, and Kriemhild, alongside figures like Attila and Brunhild. Delve into their epic tales and connections to mythological lineages such as the Nibelungs and Thiðrekssaga. Discover other iconic characters like Beowulf and Wiglaf, enrich...