[gothic-l] Dietrich/Theoderich Legends

[faltin2001]

The figure of Theodrich the Great was extensively used in later
legends were he appears in the figure of Dietrich of Bern (Verona),
whose uncle (sic!) is usually Ermrich (i.e. Ermaneric) etc. I think
the main legends of the Dietrich circle are: Rabenschlacht (Raven
battle), Alpharts Tod (Alphart's Death), Dietrich und Wenzelan and
Dietrichs Flucht (Dietrich's flight). All these Dietrich legends
appeared in the Bavarian area, where they were written down in the
13th century. I think the last of the four is the most extensive with
over 10,000 verses. It also echoes the story-line of the
Hildebrandlied of the 8th century. Does anybody know of a publication
of these main Dietrich/Theoderich legends?

Thanks
Dirk


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