As the flames rise, Odin leaves, by Hermann Hendrich 1909

"WOTAN: Erda, the wise unwearying Wala, reined me away from the ring, warned me of fall without fathom. Of her mind to unseal me more I besought her, but wordlessly went she from sight. Then my mood in its mirth misgave; to know was the need of the God; to the womb of the world led me my way, with spell of love to the Wala I sped, wildered her wisdom's pride, till she paid with words my prayer. Knowledge she helped me with now; a pledge I planted in her; the wisest woman that breathes, to Wotan Briinnhilde bore."

-Richard Wagner, Der ring des Nibelungen

As the flames rise, Odin leaves, by Hermann Hendrich 1909. Current location: Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs Paris.

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