The Nibelungenlied
King of Burgundy, involved in the wooing of Brunhilda and the conflict with Kriemhilda.
Adventure I: Kriemhilda
The eldest of the three Burgundian kings, guardian of Kriemhilda, and ruler at Worms.
How Siegfried Came to Worms
Ruler of Burgundy, astonished by Siegfried's arrival and challenge, but advised by Hagen to receive him well.
Adventure IV: How Siegfried Fought the Saxons
Receives the war declaration, consults his vassals, and entrusts the campaign to Siegfried while remaining in Worms.
How Siegfried First Saw Kriemhilda
Hosts the Whitsun festival; arranges for Kriemhilda to appear; seeks Siegfried's counsel on the peace treaty.
How Gunther Went to Iceland After Brunhilda
Resolves to woo Brunhilda despite the deadly risks, and negotiates with Siegfried for his aid.
How Gunther Won Brunhilda
Arrives at Brunhilda's castle and selects Brunhilda as his desired bride; participates in the athletic contests with Siegfried's secret aid.
How Siegfried Went to Fetch the Nibelungs
Gunther explains to Brunhilda that the arriving warriors are his men and later laughs with Hagen at Brunhilda's concern over her treasure.
How Siegfried Was Sent to Worms
Requests Siegfried to ride ahead as envoy; instructs him to convey greetings and orders for the welcome festivities.
Adventure X: How Brunhilda Was Received at Worms
Marries Brunhilda; relies on Siegfried's help to consummate the marriage.
Adventure XI: How Siegfried Went Home with His Wife
Offers Siegfried a share of the kingdom; later has a son named Siegfried with Brunhilda.
How Gunther Bade Siegfried to the Festival
Reluctantly agrees to Brunhilda's request and sends messengers to Siegfried.
How They Journeyed to the Festival
Hosts the festival, personally greets Siegfried and Siegmund, and orders preparations for the guests.
Adventure XIV: How the Queens Railed at One Another
Initially reluctant to harm Siegfried, but eventually gives in to Hagen's counsel and agrees to the treacherous plan.
Adventure XV: How Siegfried Was Betrayed
Participates in the deception; feigns war and later suggests the hunt.
Adventure XVI: How Siegfried Was Slain
King of Burgundy who conspires with Hagen to murder Siegfried.
Adventure XVII: How Kriemhilda Mourn'd for Her Husband, and How He Was Buried
Mentioned as a potential target of revenge; his court is implicated.
How the Nibelung Hoard Was Brought to Worms
Reluctantly allows Kriemhilda to keep the hoard but is persuaded by Hagen to break his oath and take it from her.
Adventure XX: How King Etzel Sent to Burgundy After Kriemhilda
King of Burgundy, initially cautious but ultimately agrees to support Kriemhilda's marriage to Etzel.
Adventure XXIII: How Kriemhilda Thought to Avenge Her Injury
Kriemhilda's brother and one of the intended victims of her vengeance; she breaks her friendship with him.
Adventure XXIV: How Werbel and Schwemmel Did Their Errand
Receives the envoys and deliberates with his men about accepting Etzel's invitation.
Adventure XXV: How the Lords All Went to the Huns
Leads the Burgundian lords on the journey and questions Hagen about the missing ferryman.
Adventure XXVI: How Gelfrat Was Slain by Dankwart
Asks who will show the way, and later sends Eckewart as messenger to Rüdeger requesting hospitality.
Adventure XXVII: How They Came to Bechelaren
Received as a guest and given a coat of mail by Rüdeger.
Adventure XXVIII: How the Burgundians Came to Etzel’s Stronghold
Leads the Burgundian party and speaks with Dietrich about the queen's intentions.
Adventure XXIX: How He Stood Not Up Before Her
Leads the Burgundian retinue to court; greeted warmly by Etzel.
Adventure XXX: How They Kept Watch and Ward
Asks the host for leave to sleep and is given a roomy hall.
Adventure XXXI: How They Went to Church
Present at the feast, though not directly active in the chapter's events; his men are the target of Kriemhilda's revenge.
Adventure XXXII: How Bloedelin Was Slain
One of Dankwart's masters, implicated in Siegfried's death and a target of Kriemhilda's vengeance.
Adventure XXXIII: How the Burgundians Fought with the Huns
Fights alongside his brothers and later negotiates with Dietrich to allow him and his men to leave.
Adventure XXXV: How Iring Was Slain
Fights Iring without wounding him, later laments the slaughter.
Adventure XXXVI: How the Queen Bade That the Hall Be Set on Fire
Pleads for a truce, but accepts the fight when denied.
Adventure XXXVII: How the Margrave Rüdeger Was Slain
Gunther is present with the other Burgundian leaders after the battle, mourning Rüdeger.
Adventure XXXVIII: How Lord Dietrich’s Warriors All Were Slain
Gunther speaks in defense of honoring Rüdeger's body, but refuses to surrender it, maintaining his stance against Dietrich's men.
Adventure XXXIX: How Gunther and Hagen and Kriemhilda Were Slain
Refuses to surrender, fights Dietrich, is captured and bound, then beheaded by Kriemhilda's order.
