Around here is Nibelung country. The story around the kings residing in Worms is often referenced in the area. There are sculptures by Stefan Tiesing representing various parts of the story dotted all over the Odenwald. This one shows Siegfried slaying the dragon, it stands … Continue reading An Epic Saga
When Siegfried was young he came to Mime, the smith, as an apprentice and forged himself a sword, which could cut through the hardest iron. The sword’s name was Balmung. This sculpture by Jens Nettlich shows Siegfried testing his sword. It is part of a … Continue reading The Mettle of the Metal
The Nibelungensteig is a walking track cutting through the Odenwald for 130 km following the legend of the Nibelungen. In 15 places there are sculptures by Jens Nettlich depicting parts of the story. This is near the castle ruin of Lindenfels – almost the beginning of the story. Siegfried, the blonde hero, has forged his sword Balmung and kills the dragon Fafnir with it.
PS: What does it say about me that when I typed the title the first time I wrote: And Faramir’s scream was heard in all the lands?
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If you know Wagner and his Ring cycle, you know about Siegfried and the dragon. The Nibelungen are said to have had their palace in Worms, in the Upper Rhine Plain. So no wonder that images of dragons can be found in the town.
For Monday Murals. More murals and graffiti can be found here.
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