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The Lorelei (/ ˈ l ɒr ə l aɪ / ⓘ LORR-ə-ly; German: Loreley or Lorelei, pronounced [loːʁəˈlaɪ̯] ⓘ or [ˈloːʁəlaɪ̯]; also found as Loreleï, Lore Lay, Lore-Ley, Lurley, Lurelei and Lurlei throughout history) is a 132-metre-high (433 ft), steep slate rock on the right bank of the River Rhine in the Rhine Gorge (or Middle Rhine ...
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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. The myth is associated with a large rock named Lorelei, which stands on the bank of the Rhine River near Sankt.
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Lorelei is a mythical creature that has been a part of German folklore for centuries. It is believed to be 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.
May 3, 2024 · Lorelei (Japanese: カンナ Kanna) is an Ice-type Trainer and member of the Indigo Elite Four . Contents. 1 In the core series games. 1.1 Fame Checker. 1.2 Pokémon. 1.2.1 Pokémon Red and Blue. 1.2.2 Pokémon Yellow. 1.2.3 Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen. 1.2.3.1 First battle. 1.2.3.2 Rematch. 1.2.4 Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee!
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Apr 25, 2023 · The alluring legend of the Rhine River's Loreley. Louisa Schaefer. Published 04/25/2023 last updated 04/25/2023. The Loreley is a popular motif along the Rhine River, but also has sex...
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Sep 4, 2019 · 4 minutes. Europe, Fables, Folklore, Germany, Mythology. BY HANNAH HORN. 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, and songs dedicated to this rock.
Lorelei is a mythical figure from German folklore, associated with the Rhine River. She embodies both natural beauty and danger, known for luring sailors to their doom with her enchanting songs.
