The Lorelei character, although originally imagined by Brentano, passed into German popular culture in the form described in the Heine–Silcher song and is commonly but mistakenly …

Lorelei, German legend of a beautiful maiden who threw herself into the Rhine River in despair over a faithless lover and was transformed into a siren who lured fishermen to destruction.

In Germanic mythology, the Lorelei is a river spirit or goddess who lives in the Rhine River. She is said to have the power to control the water and to be able to create storms and floods. The …

Sep 4, 2019 · Lorelei is an enormous rocky cliff that resides about 433 feet above water level in Germany, located on the left bank of the river Rhine. There were numerous legends, poems, …

What is the Lorelei? (in Germany, what is the Loreley) Read the fascinating legends of this narrow part of the Rhine, and plan a trip to see it

Jul 30, 2025 · Yes, Lorelei’s origins are in German folklore, though it has become a motif found in various art forms around the world. The legend of Lorelei continues to captivate and inspire, …

Jun 27, 2025 · Near the town of Sankt Goarhausen, above the river Rhine, stands tall an enormous slate cliff known as the Lorelei. At first glance, the 132-metre tall cliffside seems like …

Oct 15, 2024 · The beautiful mermaid of the Rhine, the dangerous Lurlei or Lorelei, is banished into the rocks, but she often appears to the boatmen, combing her long flaxen hair with a …

Sep 25, 2024 · Description of Lorelei varies across different cultures, reflecting their unique perspectives on love and danger. In some interpretations, she is seen solely as a benevolent …

Jan 21, 2022 · From German Loreley, the name of a rock headland on the Rhine River. It is of uncertain meaning, though the second element is probably old German ley meaning "rock" (of …