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nibelungenlied

/ˈniː.bə.lʊŋ.ənˌliːt/

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noun

/ˈniː.bə.lʊŋ.ənˌliːt/C1formal
  • ruЭпическая поэма, написанная на средневерхненемецком языке, основанная на легендах о Зигфриде и тевтонских королях.

An epic poem written in Middle High German, based on the legends of Siegfried and Teutonic kings.

uncountable · proper noun

  1. Medieval German EpicC2formal

    A famous epic poem from the 13th century, written in Middle High German, that tells the story of the hero Siegfried, his murder, and the revenge of his wife Kriemhild, involving legendary kings and mythical events.

    ruСредневековый немецкий эпос

    • The Nibelungenlied is considered a foundational work of German literature.
    • Scholars often compare the Nibelungenlied to other medieval epics like Beowulf.
    • The story of the Nibelungenlied inspired Richard Wagner's opera cycle 'Der Ring des Nibelungen'.