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Wieland

Wieland

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A legendary smith and elf king in old European stories
  • proper noun
  • Literature
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  • In the tale, Wieland is known for his unparalleled skill as a smith.

Examples

  • Many stories depict Wieland as both a powerful ruler and a master of metallurgy.

  • The legendary craftsman, Wieland, created magical artifacts for the elf king.

  • Welcome to Wieland Manor.

    Infinitely Polar Bear (2014)

  • When the festival was reopened in 1951 by Wagner's two grandsons, Wieland and Wolfgang, the whole idea of the new Bayreuth was developed.

    Academic text (1998)

  • Wieland's idea was that the music is written out and clearly defined, but the staging is not written out and therefore has to be adapted to the aesthetic necessities of the times.

    Academic text (1998)

Synonyms

Wayland
vsWieland
  • Literature
2 9.9

A famous smith and king of elves in European legend

is the continental name form now linked to the Norse figure
Volund
vsWieland
  • Literature
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A legendary Norse blacksmith in stories who makes powerful weapons

is the continental legendary form identified with this Norse smith
Wayland the Smith
vsWieland
  • Literature
9.9

A blacksmith and king of the elves in old European stories who makes magical weapons

is the continental name variant used in Teutonic tradition

Surface Forms

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Etymology

The word Wieland comes from old German and Norse tales about a great smith called Völundr or Weland. He was famous for making magical swords and tools, so the name is linked to a 'master smith' and to stories of craft and power.