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Which came first? Wagner's opera or a book from which he formed the opera. If so, which book or what book covers the story that he used?

Joshua Brewer This opera is not based on a book. When Wagner wrote this opera (or these operas), he set out to revolutionize opera. As an avid fan of Norse mytholog…moreThis opera is not based on a book. When Wagner wrote this opera (or these operas), he set out to revolutionize opera. As an avid fan of Norse mythology, he compiled his research and created this drama. The names of the gods are the German names of Norse gods (i.e. Wotan = Odin), so if you were looking for source material, you'd be better off looking into Norse mythology. However, he did alter some deals for the sake of this story, so there's not one story to start at. (less)

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