Walkyrie
Americannoun
noun
Example Sentences
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Wotan sends Brünnhilde, his favorite Walkyrie, to turn the fight for Hunding.
From Time Magazine Archive
Many gallant suitors came, entered the contest, failed and lost their heads, for Brunhilda was a Walkyrie, and more than a match in strength for any man.
From Stories of the Nibelungen for Young People by Various
Siegmund has just pressed a tender kiss upon Sieglinde's fair forehead, when Brunhilde, the Walkyrie, suddenly appears before him, and solemnly warns him of his coming defeat and death.
From Stories of the Wagner Opera by Guerber, H. A. (Hélène Adeline)
Vogl played Loge, in the "Rheingold," and Siegmund, in "Walkyrie," when they were produced in 1869 and 1870, and his greatest triumphs have been gained in Wagner's operas.
From Famous Singers of To-day and Yesterday by Lahee, Henry C.
Two years later the music to the Walkyrie was all done, and Siegfried begun.
From Stories of the Wagner Opera by Guerber, H. A. (Hélène Adeline)
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