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  1. Lorelei - Wikipedia

    Lorelei, siren of Germanic mythology, of great beauty and delicious song, who was placed on a rock on the Rhine and with her song seduced the navigators. Sculpture that stands on the banks of the river …

  2. Lorelei | Mythology & Meaning | Britannica

    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.

  3. Lorelei - University of Pittsburgh

    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 golden comb and …

  4. Lorelei: Mythical Creature Overview and History

    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 name Lorelei …

  5. The Legend of the Lorelei: German Folktale - europeanfolktales.com

    Nov 7, 2025 · Discover The Legend of the Lorelei, a haunting German folktale of love, betrayal, and fate. This timeless Rhine River legend blends beauty and tragedy.

  6. Lorelei | Germany, Map, & Meaning | Britannica

    Lorelei, large rock on the bank at a narrows of the Rhine River near Sankt Goarshausen, Germany. The rock produces an echo and is associated with the legend of a beautiful maiden who threw herself into …

  7. ERNEST Releases ‘Lorelei,’ Offering Fans a Sun-Soaked Taste of His ...

    5 days ago · ERNEST is warming up the cold winter days with his new sun-soaked song, “Lorelei," marking the first look into his next album, Deep Blue.

  8. Lorelei: The Mythology, Siren Legend & Rhine River Enchantress

    Dec 6, 2025 · Discover the Lorelei mythology and siren legend of the Rhine. Learn how this enchanting German folklore figure captivated sailors with her haunting beauty.

  9. The Lorelei - grokipedia.com

    The Lorelei is a prominent slate rock formation rising approximately 132 meters (433 feet) above the right bank of the Rhine River near Sankt Goarshausen in the Rhineland-Palatinate region of …

  10. Lorelei - Reference.org

    The Lorelei is a 132-metre-high steep slate rock on the right bank of the River Rhine in the Rhine Gorge at Sankt Goarshausen, Germany. It is part of the Upper Middle Rhine Valley UNESCO World …