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...German people" seem to include only those who are ready to enter with von Ludendorff into the "German religion" which he described as one founded upon the worship of Wotan and other ancient "strong" Teuton gods...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: GERMANY: Hindenburg's Whistle | 10/15/1928 | See Source »

...second act, Wotan, father of the Gods is found, talking to his daughter, Brunnhilde, one of the Valkyries whom he is sending to help Siegmund win his battle with Hunding. Fricka, Wotan's consort and the protectress of marriage storms at Wotan for Helping Siegmund and says that Hunding, the abused husband, must be aided...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Wagner Is Selected for Harvard Opera Night | 1/23/1926 | See Source »

...Wotan has no choice but to order Brunnhilde to cut down Siegmund in the battle. The Valkyrie goes to Siegmund and orders him to follow her to Valhalla but he refuses since he knows Sieglinde cannot follow him. In the ensuing battle with Hunding, Siegmund is profected by Brunnhilde but the appearance of Wotan causes his death...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Wagner Is Selected for Harvard Opera Night | 1/23/1926 | See Source »

...third and last act Brunnhilde comes to her sister Valkyries closely pursued by Wotan who must punish her for treason. Sieglinde is saved by the Valkyries but Wotan causes eternal magical flames to burn around Brunnhilde who is cast out of Valhalla. The flames are to protect until a warrier, strong enough to overpower them, shall come to marry...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Wagner Is Selected for Harvard Opera Night | 1/23/1926 | See Source »

...strife of the wife of Wotan...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: View with Alarm: May 25, 1925 | 5/25/1925 | See Source »

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