Woglinde

Woglinde is a character from Richard Wagner's opera cycle "The Ring of the Nibelungen." She is one of the three Rhinemaidens, water spirits who live in the Rhine River. Symbolizing purity and natural harmony, Woglinde is connected to the river's waters and plays a key role in the story's themes of greed, transformation, and morality. She interacts with other characters, warning of the dangers of greed and hoarding gold. Woglinde's presence emphasizes the power of nature and innocence in the narrative, highlighting the consequences of human selfishness and the importance of respecting natural forces.