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Sigeband

King of Ireland, father of Hagen, husband of Ute.

minor

Also known as young Sigeband, the kingly Sigeband, King Sigeband, the Griffin Sigeband

First appearance: Tale I: How Hagen Was Carried Off by the Griffin

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In Tale I: How Hagen Was Carried Off by the Griffin: King of Ireland, father of Hagen, marries a Norwegian princess. Later, in Tale II: How Hagen Slew the Griffin: Mentioned as the father of Hagen; the child is…

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HIHildaHAHartmutHAHagenIRIroldGRGrimSISigeband

Relationship types

  • Other

Character groups

  • Counselors and secondary royalty
  • Norman and Hegeling characters
  • Protagonist

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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See Sigeband in Tale I: How Hagen Was Carried Off by the Griffin