# Ludegast — The Nibelungenlied character guide

> Ludegast in The Nibelungenlied by Anonymous.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** King Ludegast, King Ludegast of Denmark

**First appearance:** 0005-adventure-iv-how-siegfried-fought-the-saxons

## Who they are

King of Denmark, defeated by Siegfried in battle.

## In the story

### [Adventure IV: How Siegfried Fought the Saxons](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-iv-how-siegfried-fought-the-saxons)

King of Denmark who declares war on Gunther and is captured by Siegfried during the battle.

### [Adventure XV: How Siegfried Was Betrayed](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_nibelungenlied_se/chapters/adventure-xv-how-siegfried-was-betrayed)

Mentioned as the supposed challenger in the fabricated war.

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