Brunhilde

Brunhilde is a central figure in the German epic poem Der Ring des Nibelungen, composed by the 19th-century poet Richard Wagner. She is the daughter of the Burgundian king Gunther and the sister of Giselher and Gernot. Brunhilde is known for her beauty, strength, and wisdom. She is married to the Burgundian king Etzel, but her heart belongs to the hero Siegfried, who is destined to be her husband. Brunhilde's love for Siegfried is a central theme of the poem, and her rejection of Etzel's advances is a key plot point. After Siegfried's death, Brunhilde becomes a nun and dedicates her life to God. Her story is one of love, loss, and redemption, and she is often seen as a symbol of purity and virtue. Brunhilde's character is complex and multifaceted, and her story has inspired countless interpretations and adaptations in literature, music, and the visual arts.