A legendary Norse hero, protagonist of the Volsung Saga, known for slaying the dragon Fafnir and winning a hoard of gold.
From Old Norse 'Sigurðr', composed of 'sigr' (victory) and 'varðr' (guardian), literally meaning 'victory guardian'. The name and legend spread through Germanic cultures, appearing as Siegfried in German tradition and influencing medieval literature across Northern Europe.
Sigurd's story contains many elements that became archetypal in Western literature - the dragon-slaying hero, the cursed treasure, and the tragic love story - inspiring everything from Wagner's Ring Cycle to Tolkien's Middle-earth legendarium.
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