The Song of the Nibelungs

The Song of the Nibelungs is an epic poem created by an unknown German author at the turn of the 12th and 13th centuries. Based on Germanic-Scandinavian mythology, it tells the story of the marriage of the dragon-slayer hero Siegfried, his treacherous murder, and the revenge of his widow Kriemhild. Due to its combination of epic grandeur and lyrical depth, "The Song of the Nibelungs" has been dubbed the German "Iliad." Bloody battles, cursed treasures, love, and vengeance—its captivating plot continues to attract fans worldwide.