The Teutonic mythology of Richard Wagner's "The Ring of the Nibelung" / by William O. Cord.

Author/creator Cord, William O.
Format Book
Publication InfoLewiston, NY : Edwin Mellen Press, 1989-1990.
Descriptionvolumes ; 24 cm.
Subjects
Wagner, Richard, 1813-1883. Ring des Nibelungen.
Mythology, Germanic.
Legends--Germany.

SeriesStudies in the history and interpretation of music ; v. 16/17/18
Studies in the history and interpretation of music ; v. 16/17/18. ^A231525
Contents v. 1. Nine dramatic properties. Preface -- Wagner, The Ring, and mythology -- The world ash tree -- The rainbow bridge -- Donner's hammer -- The Tarnhelm -- Wotan's spear -- Freia's golden apples -- Valhalla -- The sword -- The Ring -- Supplement A: The ancient Teutonic world and its mythology -- Supplement B: The sources of the Ring -- Supplement C: Teutonic mythology: some specifics.
Contents v. 2. The family of Gods. Preface -- Freia -- Fricka -- Donner -- Froh -- Wotan -- Loge -- Supplement A: Wotan's other names.
Contents v. 3. The natural and supernatural worlds, part 1.
Abstract An exhaustive, three-volume presentation of the totality of mythological thought associated with Wagner's Ring. Volume 1 includes extensive treatments of: the World Ash, the Rainbow Bridge, Donner's Golden Hammer, Valhalla, and the Ring. Volume 2 presents each god in rich detail and unprecedented breadth of coverage. Volume 3 (Parts 1 and 2) includes a supplement on the names presented in the first two volumes with specific examination of every person, thing, or object given a proper name in the drama. Assembles and explicates the many miscellaneous elements, difficult to categorize, that are vital to appreciation of the Ring.
Local noteJoyner-JOYNER STANDING ORDER
LCCN 89012612
ISBN0889464413

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