Hilda

Gudrun

Hilda is Gudrun's mother, deeply protective and grieving over her daughter's captivity.

Hartmut

Hartmut is the enemy of Hilda, as he holds her daughter captive and opposes her family.

Hettel

Hettel is Hilda's husband and king, sharing a marital bond and ruling together.

Hagen

Hagen serves Hilda as a loyal knight and protector of her family's honor.

Herwic

Herwic is allied with Hilda as her future son-in-law, working together to rescue Gudrun.

Ortwin

Ortwin is Hilda's son and Gudrun's brother, who participates in the rescue efforts.

Ludwig

Hilda and Ludwig are opposing monarchs, with Ludwig's family holding her daughter captive.

Horant

Horant serves Hilda as a loyal messenger and spy, aiding in the plot to rescue Gudrun.

Gudrun

Hilda is Gudrun's mother, deeply protective and grieving over her daughter's captivity.

Hartmut

Hartmut is the enemy of Hilda, as he holds her daughter captive and opposes her family.

Hartmut

Hartmut is the enemy of Hilda, as he holds her daughter captive and opposes her family.

Gudrun

Hilda is Gudrun's mother, deeply protective and grieving over her daughter's captivity.

Names of Persons

Daughter of Hagen, wife of Hettel, mother of Gudrun and Ortwin.

Tale IV: How Hagen Was Met by His Father and Mother

The maiden from India whom Hagen marries; she becomes queen and mother of young Hilda.

Tale V: How Wâ-te Was Sent to Ireland as a Suitor

Daughter of King Hagen, the sought-after maiden; she welcomes the guests and engages them in conversation.

How Sweetly Horant Sang

The young princess of Ireland, deeply moved by Horant's songs, she secretly pledges her love to King Hettel.

Tale VII: How the Maidens Came to See the Ship, and Were Carried to Hettel’s Kingdom

Queen Hilda is tricked into boarding the ship with her maidens and carried away to Hettel's kingdom.

Tale VIII: How Hagen Followed His Daughter

The maiden whose marriage is contested; pleads for peace and reconciliation between her father Hagen and Hettel.

How Gudrun Was Sought by Siegfried

Queen and wife of Hettel, mother of Ortwin and Gudrun; she passes with her daughter before the Moorish knights.

Tale X: How Hartmut Sent to Woo Gudrun

Queen of the Hegelings, Gudrun's mother; supports Hettel's rejection, citing historical conflicts and vassalage to Hagen.

Tale XI: How Herwic Sent to Seek Gudrun and How Hartmut Came Himself

Queen and Gudrun's mother; observes Hartmut at court.

How Herwic Made War on Hettel, and How Gudrun Was Betrothed to Him

Queen Hilda, mother of Gudrun, advises caution and insists on a year's delay before the marriage, which leads to later troubles.

How Siegfried Made War Against Herwic

Supports her daughter Gudrun and promises rewards to those who help in the war.

Tale XIV: How Hettel Sent Tidings from Herwic’s Land

Receives Hettel's message and begins to hope for Herwic's success.

How Hartmut Carried Away Gudrun

Receives Hartmut's messengers, tries to manage the defense, and later sends word to Hettel of the attack.

How Hilda Sent to Hettel and Herwic to Ask Their Help Against Hartmut

Sends messengers to Hettel and Herwic to report Hartmut's raid and seek their help.

How the Hegelings Went Home to Their Own Land

Queen Hilda mourns the death of her husband Hettel and the loss of her daughter Gudrun, but she begins to plan for revenge and orders restitution to pilgrims.

Tale XX: How Hartmut Went Home to Normandy

Gudrun's mother, mentioned as Queen Hilda.

How Gudrun Must Wash Clothes on the Beach

Gudrun's mother, Queen Hilda, mentioned as a reference to Gudrun's noble lineage.

How Hilda Made War to Bring Back Her Daughter

Queen Hilda organizes the war expedition to rescue her daughter Gudrun from the Normans, summoning vassals and allies.

How Their Coming Was Made Known to Gudrun

Mentioned as Gudrun's mother who is alive and has sent an army for rescue.

How Gudrun Was Brought Home to Hilda

Welcomes the returning ships, initially does not recognize Gudrun, but later embraces her and grants her requests.

How the Four Kings Were Wedded in Hilda's Land

Hosts the wedding festival; gives fine clothing to all; bids farewell with friendly love and provides a guard for the departing guests.

How They All Went to Their Homes

Queen Hilda gives generous parting gifts and asks Gudrun to visit yearly.