Siegfried
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(in theNibelungenlied ) the son of Sigmund and Sieglinde and the husband of Kriemhild. He kills the dragon Fafnir, acquires the treasure of the Nibelungs, wins Brünnhilde for Gunther, and is finally killed by Hagen at the behest of Brünnhilde, whom he had once promised to marry: corresponds to the Sigurd of the Volsunga Saga.
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(italics) See The Ring of the Nibelung.
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a male given name.
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As Prince Siegfried, the tragic hero of “Swan Lake,” both Isaac Hernández, a principal since 2025, and Daniel Camargo, a principal since 2022, proved most affecting and dramatic.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
She keeps Siegfried human, and he makes her see and feel her value not only to his household but also to the community that his practice serves.
From Salon ● Jun. 20, 2026
Romanian EU lawmaker Siegfried Muresan, who will lead negotiations with member states, demanded a "strong" budget.
From Barron's ● Apr. 28, 2026
His entire family, including his mechanic brother Siegfried, was rescued.
From BBC ● Jul. 12, 2025
Figure 2.6: A melodic phrase based on the Siegfried leitmotif , from Wagner's opera The Valkyrie.
From "Understanding Basic Music Theory" by Catherine Schmidt-Jones and Russel Jones
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