Wellgunde

Wellgunde is a character from Richard Wagner's opera cycle "Der Ring des Nibelungen." She is one of the Rhinemaidens, water nymphs who inhabit the Rhine River. Wellgunde is gentle and caring, often depicted as nurturing and friendly. She plays a crucial role by protecting the Rhine gold, a magical treasure that grants great power. Her interactions highlight themes of nature, beauty, and morality. As a mythical figure, Wellgunde represents the purity and sacredness of natural elements, contributing to the mythic depth and symbolism of the opera.