[6] Witige (in Norse Viðga) is one of the heroes of epic literature that flourished around the figure of Dietrich von Bern (Theodoric of Verona).

[7] Witige is the son of the mythical blacksmith Wieland and at the age of twelve, he leaves his father's house to seek adventure.

Arriving in Bern (Verona), he challenges the young prince Dietrich to a duel and defeats him thanks to the sword given to him by his father, Mimminc.

Dietrich is furious and sets out in pursuit of Witege, who to save himself throws himself into the sea, where the mermaid Wachilde, his ancestor, welcomes him.

Transported by the mermaid to Zealand, Witege lives for many years on a deserted island giving specific orders to the ferryman not to allow Dietrich there, of whom he provides a statue.

Dietrich, however, finds Witege's hiding place and, wanting to avenge his brother Diether at all costs, has one of his eyes removed so as not to be recognized by the ferryman.