Herzog, Rudolf 1869-1943 creator text utu 2007 monographic de 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Siegfried, der Held" by Rudolf Herzog is a collection of stories for German youth written in the early 20th century. The narrative revolves around the legendary figure Siegfried, exploring his early life, heroic deeds, and adventures against foes such as a dragon, as well as his encounters with other mythical characters. The text draws upon Germanic mythology, emphasizing themes of courage, strength, and the quest for glory. The opening of the tale introduces Siegfried as a young boy who grows up under the care of Mime, a blacksmith. As he trains and learns the ways of combat, Siegfried's natural bravery and skill become evident. He dreams of fighting dragons and proving his might, eventually leading to his quest to slay the dragon Fafner and obtain the Nibelung treasure. The early chapters construct a sense of Siegfried’s destiny as a great hero, emphasizing his youthful exuberance, strength, and the wonder of his adventures ahead, setting the stage for the grand exploits that follow. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2007-08-01 Produced by Norbert H. Langkau, Jana Srna and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net Original publication data not identified Folklore -- Germany Siegfried (Legendary character) PT Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22209 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22209 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133518.0 22209