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Gunther

Gunther (d.437), also known by the names Gundicar, Gundicarius, Gunnar, Gundahar, or Guntharius, was king of Burgundy and brother of Chriemhild, who later became hero of medieval legends. His ambition was to wed Brunhilda, who could only be won by one who surpassed her in three trials of skill and strength. By the help of Siegfried, who veiled himself in a cloak of darkness, he succeeded not only in winning her hand, but in reducing her to wifely subjection after she was wed.

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