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WOTAN - king. A god and leader of the gods. He holds a spear inscribed with his sacred oaths. Height 4 1/2". |
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FRICKA - queen. A goddess. Wife of Wotan and protectoress of the marriage vows. |
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SIEGMUND - bishop. A Walsung fathered by Wotan. He is depicted with his magic sword Nothung. |
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SIEGFRIED - bishop. The son of Siegmund. He carries the magic sword and the enchanted horn. |
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BRUNHILDE and her sister - knights. They are Valkyrie and daughters of Wotan. |
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VALHALLA - castles. Built by the giants for the gods. |
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RHINEMAIDENS - pawns. They hold in their hands the precious gold. |
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BLACK ALBERICH - king. An underworld Nibelung dwarf. He wears the magic ring and helmet attached to his belt. Height 4 1/2". |
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ALBERICH’S CONSORT - queen. She is the mother of Hagan. |
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FAFNER and FASALT - bishops. Giants, and builders of Valhalla. |
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NIBELUNG HORSEMEN - knights. |
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NIBELHEIM - castles or rooks. The underworld. |
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NIBELUNG DWARFS - pawns. They carry sacks of gold over their shoulders. |
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