Brunhilda, also known as Brynhild, or Brunhild is a prominent figure in Germanic heroic legend, particularly in Norse mythology and Germanic heroic literature. She is often depicted as a Valkyrie, a warrior maiden serving Odin, who possesses both immense strength and captivating beauty. Her story is one of defiance, love, betrayal, and revenge, often intertwined with the tale of Sigurd (or Siegfried).