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LoreleiIn Germanic folklore, a river nymph of the Rhine who lures sailors onto the rock where she sits combing her hair. She features in several poems, including ‘Die Lorelei’ by the German Romantic writer Heinrich Heine. The Lurlei rock south of Koblenz is 130 m/430 ft high. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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The Lorelei did not "call his name in unutterable sweet Whispers" this time. While she talked, he seemed to hear, rippling softly, the song of the Lorelei. |
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