sigurd

Thân thiện

Sigurd slays the dragon Fafnir to gain the accursed hoard.

Definition

Proper noun 1. A legendary hero in Norse mythology: Sigurd is a central hero in the Völsunga saga. He is renowned for slaying the dragon Fafnir, gaining a cursed hoard of treasure, and his tragic relationship with the valkyrie Brynhild. He is the Norse counterpart to the German hero Siegfried.

Usage Examples

• As a proper noun (name of a mythological figure):
  • In the saga, Sigurd is taught by the dwarf Regin.
  • The story of Sigurd slaying the dragon Fafnir is a famous Norse myth.
  • Sigurd is often depicted as the ideal Germanic warrior hero.

Advanced Usage

• Cultural Reference: The name and story of Sigurd have been used extensively in later art, literature, and music, most notably in Richard Wagner's opera cycle (where he is called Siegfried).
  • Wagner's opera "Siegfried" is based on the legends of Sigurd.

Variants and Related Words

• Siegfried (Proper noun): The German name for the same legendary hero, featuring in the .
• Sigurdsson/Sigurdson (Surname): A patronymic surname meaning "son of Sigurd," common in Scandinavia and Iceland.

Synonyms

• Hero (noun): A person who is admired for their courage, outstanding achievements, or noble qualities. (Note: This is a general term; Sigurd is a specific heroic figure.)
• Dragonslayer (noun): One who kills a dragon. (This describes one of Sigurd's most famous deeds.)

Related Phrases and Concepts

• The Völsunga saga: The Icelandic saga that is the primary source for the story of Sigurd.
• The hoard of the Nibelungs: The cursed treasure that Sigurd wins from Fafnir.
• The ring of the Nibelung: A powerful and cursed ring that is part of the hoard.

Học thuật

Noun

1. (Norse mythology) mythical Norse warrior hero who gains an accursed hoard of gold and was killed by Brynhild; Siegfried is the German counterpart

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