Synonyms:
Sigurd
Meaning: (Norse mythology) mythical Norse warrior hero who gains an accursed hoard of gold and was killed by Brynhild; Siegfried is the German counterpart
Usage examples
"Who are you who comes to us thus?" asked Sigurd Ring.
Instead he lifted the little son of Sigurd upon his shield.
Soon after this Sigurd died, commending his wife to the young hero's loving care.
At this Sigurd Ring invited the old man to remove his mantle and take a seat near him.
At last he decided to visit the court of Sigurd Ring and find out whether Ingeborg was really happy.
But the kings had heard of how Frithiof had spoken to Ingeborg in the temple, and although they feared Sigurd they would not grant the request.
One spring day Sigurd and Frithiof had ridden away on a hunting expedition, and the old king being tired from the chase lay down on the ground to rest, feigning sleep.