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They had the gold originally.
The river nymphs.
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"Let's get down to business, to defeat the _____!"

Huns

100

What language was originally used in the epic?

German (Middle High German)

100
Who are the 3 people/creatures that Siegfried fights?
Dragon, Fafner-Dragon, and Brunhilda.
100

What is a vassal?

A Knight that is in debt to a king for his war/battle/fighting services.

200
He stole the gold from the nymphs.
Alberich
200

A Disney movie that shows a band of Huns

Mulan

200

Who is the author?

It isn't accredited to anyone.

200
Who plots Siegfried's death? Why?
Brunhilda, and because she felt slighted/wronged by him.
200

What is the object used to kill Siegfried?

Javelin

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Brunhilda is a _________. (Race)

Walkyrie

300

One of a host of female figures (aka “Chooser of the Slain”)  who choose those who may die in battle and those who may live.

Valkyrie or Walkyrie

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What are the 2 countries that are predominantly involved?

Ireland, Burgundy

300
What two punishments did Wotan give Brunhilda?
She had to marry a mortal, and leave Wallhalla.
300

What is the definition of theme?

It is the overall idea present in a work.

400

Who is Gunther's partner in crime?

Siegfried

400

The principal god of Norse mythology who is also  a war god, and he appeared in heroic literature as the protector of heroes.

Odin (var. Woden, Wodan, Woten)

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Who put the story together?

Gertrude R. Schottenfels

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What is the plan that Hagan, Gunther, and Brunhilda come up with?
They tell him of a false war summon, and Hagan tricks Krimehild into sewing a stich over his weak spot.
400

What is the definition of symbol?

An object that stands for something else. Snake = Evil

500

Who ends up with the ring at the end of the story?

Hagen

500

The end of the world of gods and men in Scandinavian mythology.

Ragnarök

500

What time period, roughly, was it written in?

Historians believe it was written between 1180 and 1210 CE

500
How does Kriemhild have her revenge?
Both men involved in her husband's death are captured, and they are beheaded for failing to disclose where the treasured ring is.
500

The two powerful possessions of Brunhild

Belt and ring