"The nymphs, realizing Alberich's interest by the Rhine Gold, warn him that who wants to have it will need to abdicate of love. Being powerful, but being incapable of loving and being loved is the curse of who holds the Rhine's gold. Alberich, who already was humiliated, easily choose for the power of gold, going deep in his conscience that being loved for him is impossible." (Pondé)
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