blodelin

Updated: May 27, 2025

At length Blodelin was bribed by Kriemhild to attack Dankwart with a thousand followers. Dankwart’s men were all slain, but he himself made good his escape by fighting his way through the closely packed Hunnish ranks. Dankwart rushed to the hall where the Burgundians were feasting with the Huns, and in great wrath acquainted Hagen with the treacherous attempt which had been made upon his life.

Lewis Spence - Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine

“Haste ye, brother Hagen,” he cried, “for as ye sit there our knights and squires lie slain in their chambers.” “Who hath done this deed?” asked Hagen. “Sir Blodelin with his carles. But he breathes no longer, for myself I parted his head from his body.” “If he died as a warrior, then it is well for him,” replied the grim Hagen; “but, brother Dankwart, ye are red with blood.”

Lewis Spence - Hero Tales and Legends of the Rhine