Thesis (PH. D)--University of Chicago, 1930. / Lithographed. "Private edition, distributed by the University of Chicago Libraries." Bibliography: p. 193-218.

Habilitationsschrift--Cologne. / "Hilfsmittel": p. [17]-27.

Thesis--Hamburg. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 168-187) and index.

Inaug.-diss.--Marburg. / "Literatur": p. [xi]-xvi. Includes bibliographical references.

Issued also as dissertation, Frankfurt a. M. / Reprint of the 1932 ed. "Literatur": p. vi-viii.

Inaug.--diss.--Kiel. / Lebenslauf. Includes bibliography.

The author's dissertation, Munich, 1961/62. / Bibliography: p. [196]-202.

Richard Wagner, in writing the text which would become the libretto of his four operas comprising the Ring was influenced greatly by German Mythology as well as old Norse writings. His main sources are the Volsungensaga, the Thidreksaga and the Nibelungenlied. Certain portions of the Ring follow closely the events described in some of the sagas, other portions have been changed and elaborated to achieve theatrical effect. I have endeavoured to explain the differences between the sources and the finished masterpiece. Whether his version of the tales was to ensure good theatre or whether he felt that he was improving on the originals is a moot point. The similarities are sufficient to prove that he had totally immersed himself in the literature available and no doubt felt himself to be a worthy protagonist of this culture. There is no doubt that his music is a masterpiece which may be enjoyed with or without any depth of knowledge of its origins.

Thesis (doctoral)-Freie Universität, Berlin, 2004. / Includes bibliographical references (p. [347]-398) and index.

This diploma thesis deals with possibilities of the use of the Nordic mythology in the lower-secondary schools through project teaching. The target of this diploma thesis is to introduce the legends, culture and history of Nordic nations to the 6th form pupils through project teaching. Furthemore, using the legends, the thesis aims at introducing the best known fantasy and science-fiction literature, which might encourage the pupils of this age category to show some interest for reading. The theoretical part of this thesis is divided into two basic sections. The first section introduces a concise history of project teaching, its principles, teacher´s role and pupil´s position in project teaching. The second section of the theoretical part outlines general problems of mythological stories with orientation at the Nordic mythology. Furthemore, the thesis contains an outline of culture and history of Germanic tribes, with which some of the important heroic Nordic sagas are firmly connected, and the following connection with modern literature. The empiric part of the thesis contains designed Art lessons for the project teaching, which also contain a reflection of implemented lessons.