armourings

Updated: July 29, 2025

Loudly rang the swords as the two heroes circled in fight, dealing mighty blows on each other’s helm, and men there had great wonder how Sir Dietrich did not fall, so sorely angry was Gunther for the loss of Hagen. But the King’s blood was seen to ooze through his armourings, and as he grew fainter Dietrich overcame him as he had done Hagen and bound him.

Lewis Spence - Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine