Valkyries and Dragonslayers: Völsung/Nibelung Tradition

4 units · Undergraduate upper division (100-199)

Lecture, three hours. Study of medieval Norse and German traditions of Völsung and Nibelung families ( Eddas , sagas, Nibelungenlied ), as well as modern versions in various media (e.g., Wagner's Ring Cycle, Fritz Lang's Nibelungen films), in their historic and cultural contexts. Instruction and texts in English. P/NP or letter grading.