The Nibelungenlied · Character

Dame Uté

Mother of Gunther, Gernot, Giselher, and Kriemhilda.

minor

Also known as Uté, Queen Uté, noble Uté

First appearance: Adventure I: Kriemhilda

Dame Uté shows up with force in Adventure I: Kriemhilda. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Mother of the Burgundian kings and Kriemhilda; she interprets Kriemhilda's dream as a prophecy of a future husband who will be killed.

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In Adventure I: Kriemhilda: Mother of the Burgundian kings and Kriemhilda; she interprets Kriemhilda's dream as a prophecy of a future husband who will be killed. Later, in How Siegfried First Saw Kriemhilda:…

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Character groups

Burgundian and Hun nobility

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Story tension across the book — this chapter sits in Exposition.

Setup
Escalation
Breaking point

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Adventure I: Kriemhilda
Mother of the Burgundian kings and Kriemhilda; she interprets Kriemhilda's dream as a prophecy of a future husband who will be killed.
How Siegfried First Saw Kriemhilda
Accompanies Kriemhilda to court; bids farewell to departing guests.
How Siegfried Was Sent to Worms
Receives Siegfried's message from Gunther; gives kind greeting and is informed of the king's request for a welcome.
Adventure X: How Brunhilda Was Received at Worms
Queen mother who rides out to greet Brunhilda and warmly welcomes her.
How Gunther Bade Siegfried to the Festival
Sends greetings to Kriemhilda and eagerly awaits her arrival.
Adventure XVIII: How Siegmund Went Back to His Own Land
Kriemhilda's mother, who also urges her to stay in Worms.
How the Nibelung Hoard Was Brought to Worms
Attempts to comfort Kriemhilda in her grief.
Adventure XXIII: How Kriemhilda Thought to Avenge Her Injury
Kriemhilda's mother, to whom she sends word of her honors.
Adventure XXIV: How Werbel and Schwemmel Did Their Errand
Receives the envoys and sends gifts to Kriemhilda.

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