nibelung

• Имя собственное из германской мифологии, обозначающее представителя легендарной расы карликов, владевших огромным сокровищем, или спутника героя Зигфрида.

A proper noun from Germanic mythology referring to a member of a legendary race of dwarfs who owned a vast treasure, or a companion of the hero Siegfried.

uncountable · proper noun

1. Companion of SiegfriedC2formal

   In German mythology, a member of a group of followers or companions of the hero Siegfried.

   Спутник Зигфрида

   • The Nibelungs were loyal to Siegfried in his quests.
   • Legends tell of the Nibelungs accompanying Siegfried on his adventures.
   • The epic poem describes the Nibelungs as brave warriors.

2. Dwarf race with a treasure hoardC2formal

   In German mythology, a race of dwarfs who owned a vast treasure that was later stolen by Siegfried.

   Нибелунг

   • The Nibelungs guarded their treasure deep within the mountains.
   • Siegfried took the Nibelung hoard after defeating the dwarfs.
   • The story of the Nibelung treasure is central to the Nibelungenlied.