Brunhild, also referred to as Brunhilda or Brynhild, is a prominent female figure in Germanic heroic legend. Her roots may trace back to the Visigothic princess and queen Brunhilda of Austrasia. Within the Norse tradition, Brunhild is depicted as a shieldmaiden or valkyrie, serving as a key character in the Völsunga saga and various Eddic poems that recount similar narratives. In the continental Germanic tradition, where she features prominently in the Nibelungenlied, she is portrayed as a form ... (Read More)