The Nibelungenlied · Character
Ludegast
King of Denmark, defeated by Siegfried in battle.
minor
Also known as King Ludegast, King Ludegast of Denmark
First appearance: Adventure IV: How Siegfried Fought the Saxons
Ludegast shows up with force in Adventure IV: How Siegfried Fought the Saxons. The page is where that presence becomes real.
King of Denmark who declares war on Gunther and is captured by Siegfried during the battle.
Ludegast first appears in 0005 adventure iv how siegfried fought the saxons.
In Adventure IV: How Siegfried Fought the Saxons: King of Denmark who declares war on Gunther and is captured by Siegfried during the battle.
Later, in Adventure XV: How Siegfried Was Betrayed: Mentioned as the supposed challenger in the fabricated war.
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- Other
Character groups
- Supporting characters and minor figures
- Burgundian and Hun nobility
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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.
- Setup
- Escalation
- Breaking point
This is the story's dramatic climax because it marks the emotional and psychological peak where Dietrich, the…
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See Ludegast in Adventure IV: How Siegfried Fought the Saxons