Sigfried
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A hero in old German stories who kills a dragon
- proper noun
- Literature
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Sigfrido
- In the ancient saga, Sigfried slays a dragon and gains great power.
Examples
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Many scholars study the myths surrounding Sigfried to understand early Germanic culture.
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Sigfried is a legendary hero.
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The legend of Sigfried has inspired countless stories and operas throughout Europe.
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In the tales of old, Sigfried was known for his unmatched bravery.
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Sigfried was known for slaying the dragon and winning great treasures.
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The stories of Sigfried's adventures have been told for centuries.
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Many people admire the bravery of Sigfried in the tales of old.
Synonyms
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9.9
A hero in old German stories who kills a dragon and takes a treasure
has identical meaning but uses an alternate spelling and less story detail
Surface Forms
Sigfried main
Etymology
Sigfried the hero in old stories has a name made of sig- 'victory' and -fried 'peace', which fits tales where he wins great fights (for example slaying a dragon) and brings safety and peace.