NIBELUNGS

Industrious dwarves with treasure-hoarding tendencies

Despite having four epic Wagner operas devoted to them, with all the trappings of hard-core mythology at work, information on the underground-dwelling NIBELUNGS is pretty scarce.

Our main source of information is 'The Nibelungenlied', a 13th Century work written in Low, Medium and High German.

The NIBELUNGS are revealed to be a race of tough but valiant dwarfs living in the realm of NIFLHEIM. (A rather disgusting rumor insists they were created by ODIN from the maggots swarming in YMIR's flesh. Ewww.) But they guard a most precious treasure, which is of course the cue for an exciting tale or two. (See BRYNHILD.)

However, can we interest you in a Nebelung? Nebelungs are a breed of cute fluffy kittens which make affectionate, devoted companions. Rumor has it that Wagner was inspired by them for his opera 'Der Ring Des Nebelungen' (The Ring Of The Cute Fluffy Kittens).

Article last updated on 10 January 2013
Authors: Peter J Allen and Chas Saunders
References: Coming soon.

COPYRIGHT © 1999-2013. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.
Please mention Godchecker.com when praying to deities.

Godchecker's article on Nibelungs is based on material from ancient texts, original references and our own research. We strive for accuracy and update regularly with new information. If you spot a mistake please contact us and we'll try to fix it.

Join the Godchecker mailing list

Stay in the loop with Godchecker updates. You can unsubscribe at any time.

We are often asked about merchandise. Can we supply the latest Nibelungs graphic novel, book or comic? Not to mention role-playing games (RPG), video games, Nibelungs movies on DVD, BluRay and so on. To purchase such goodies we suggest you search for a dedicated mythology-based online store - or try Amazon, Ebay or other reputable websites. We offer a wide range of our own merchandise in our online GodShop, but we don't currently sell third party items. Yet!

Visitors often email us asking about Nibelungs statues, sculptures or carved figurines of Nibelungs. We regret we cannot assist with identifying such items.

PRESS or MEDIA enquiries? Contact us here.

REPRODUCTION REQUESTS. This site is copyright and all rights are reserved. If you wish to use our material in your essay, book, article or project, please consult our permissions information page.

SUPPORT THE GODS. Found this site useful? Consider donating a few pennies to the Godchecker Temple Roof Fund.

The Gods told us to do it.