Netherlands

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This article explains the kingdom from the Song of the Nibelungs; for the country see Netherlands ; for other meanings see Netherlands (disambiguation) .

The Netherlands (mhd. Niderlande ) is a legendary kingdom in the Nibelungenlied with Xanten as its capital . Its king is Siegmund, later his son Siegfried becomes the new king. The area of ​​this empire is located on the Lower Rhine , it is not identical to the present Kingdom of the Netherlands .

“The child of a noble king grew up in the Netherlands /. /

Siegmund was his father / mother's name Siegelind. /

In a mighty fortress / widely known /

It was named down at the Rheine / Xanten. "

- Karl Simrock: Nibelungenlied : 2. Âventiure