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Das Waltharilied, attributed to Ekkehard I, Dean of St. Gall, is a significant work of medieval German literature. Dating back to the 10th century, this epic poem, written in Latin hexameters, recounts the heroic tale of Walther of Aquitaine. The story follows Walther's journey, along with his betrothed Hiltgunt and her companion Hagano, as they navigate treacherous lands and overcome formidable adversaries. Their adventures, filled with courage and conflict, have resonated through the centuries, cementing ""Das Waltharilied"" as a cornerstone of Germanic heroic tradition. This edition offers readers a chance to engage with a pivotal work that captures the spirit of its age. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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