Publisher's Synopsis
Siegfried: The Hero Of The North; Beowulf: The Hero Of The Anglo-Saxons is a book written by Zenaide A. Ragozin in 1898. The book narrates the stories of two legendary heroes of Germanic mythology, Siegfried and Beowulf. The first part of the book tells the story of Siegfried, a hero from Norse mythology who is known for slaying a dragon and obtaining its treasure. The book describes his upbringing, his journey to slay the dragon, and his tragic death. It also includes details about his love story with Brunhild, a powerful queen, and his betrayal by Hagen, a trusted friend.The second part of the book focuses on Beowulf, a hero from Anglo-Saxon mythology who is known for his battles with monsters and dragons. The book narrates his journey to Denmark to fight the monster Grendel, his battle with Grendel's mother, and his final battle with a dragon that leads to his death. It also includes details about his leadership as a king and his legacy as a hero.Overall, Siegfried: The Hero Of The North; Beowulf: The Hero Of The Anglo-Saxons is a fascinating read for anyone interested in mythology and heroic tales. The book provides a detailed account of the lives and adventures of two legendary heroes and their impact on Germanic mythology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
