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The Nibelungenlied · Character

Werbel

Hun minstrel sent as messenger to invite the Burgundians.

minor

Also known as Werbelin

First appearance: adventure xxiv how werbel and schwemmel did their errand

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KRKriemhildaETEtzelGIGiselherDUDame UtéKGKing GuntherWEWerbel

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  • Burgundian and Hun nobility
  • Protagonist

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