nibelung

• Nom propre issu de la mythologie germanique désignant un membre d'une race légendaire de nains possesseurs d'un immense trésor, ou un compagnon du héros Siegfried.

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.

indénombrable · nom propre

1. Companion of SiegfriedC2formal

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

   Nibelungen (compagnon de Siegfried)

   • 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.

   Nibelungen (race de nains)

   • 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.