Key Info

- Legendary Nordic hero famous for his slaying of the dragon Fafnir and his tragic romance with the Valkyrie Brynhildr

- Raised by the Dwarf, Regin

- Owned the mystical sword Gram

Brief Bio

Sigurd, also known as Siegfried, is a legendary hero in Norse mythology, renowned for slaying the dragon Fafnir and possessing a magical sword. He is a central figure in the Volsunga Saga and other Norse tales, often depicted as a brave and noble warrior with a strong sense of justice. 

Sigurd is often portrayed as having a noble lineage, sometimes connected to the Volsung clan. A central event in his legend is the slaying of the dragon Fafnir, who guarded a vast treasure. Sigurd possesses a powerful sword, often called Gram, reforged from the fragments of his father's sword, Sigmund. 

Sigurd is often entangled in a complex love triangle involving the Valkyrie Brynhildr and Gudrun, leading to tragedy and betrayal. Sigurd's story has been adapted and reinterpreted in various Germanic cultures, including the German Nibelungenlied. 

Sigurd's tale often begins with his upbringing by the dwarf Regin, who reveals the dragon Fafnir and his treasure. Sigurd, driven by a desire for glory and revenge, sets out to slay the dragon. After killing Fafnir, Sigurd tastes the dragon's blood, gaining the ability to understand the language of birds, who warn him of treachery. Sigurd's life is then shaped by his encounters with Brynhildr and Gudrun, leading to a complex web of love, betrayal, and ultimately, his tragic death. 

While often conflated, Sigurd and Siegfried are distinct figures from Norse and Germanic mythology, respectively. Sigurd is the hero of the Norse Volsunga Saga, while Siegfried is the hero of the German Nibelungenlied. Although both stories share common elements like dragon slaying and tragic love, they are separate narratives with their own unique details.