Psychology of the Unconscious / A Study of the Transformations and Symbolisms of the Libido. A Contribution to the History of the Evolution of Thought

by C. G. Jung

The confession of Brunhilde is especially characteristic:

“O knewest thou—joy of the world,

How I have ever loved thee!

Thou wert my gladness,

My care wert thou!

Thy life I sheltered;

Or ere it was thine,

Or ere thou wert born,

My shield was thy guard.”[^[786]]

The pre-existence of the hero and the pre-existence of Brunhilde as his wife-mother are clearly indicated from this passage.