The Nibelungenlied

<p>The <em>Nibelungenlied</em> (<em>The Song of the Nibelungs</em>) is a <strong>medieval epic poem</strong> written in <strong>Middle High German</strong> around <strong>1200 CE</strong> by an unknown poet likely from the region of present-day Austria or Germany. It is one of the most significant works of <strong>Germanic mythology and medieval literature</strong> telling a tale of <strong>heroism betrayal and vengeance</strong> that has influenced countless later works including Wagner's opera cycle <em>Der Ring des Nibelungen</em>.</p><p></p><p></p>