Description
By Mary MacGregor. Journey into the legendary world of dragons, enchanted treasures, heroic warriors, and ancient destiny in this captivating retelling of one of Europe’s great mythological traditions.
In Stories of Siegfried Told to the Children, author Mary MacGregor introduces younger readers to the thrilling legends surrounding Siegfried, the mighty dragon-slaying hero of Germanic mythology and medieval epic. Drawing upon the ancient legends preserved in the Nibelungenlied and the Norse sagas, this classic volume brings to life a world of adventure, courage, betrayal, magic, and heroic tragedy.
Readers follow Siegfried’s extraordinary adventures as he forges his reputation through acts of unmatched bravery and strength. Along the way he battles fearsome dragons, discovers hidden treasure, wins magical weapons, and becomes entangled in the rivalries and passions of kings, queens, and warriors. The stories also introduce unforgettable legendary figures such as Brunhild and Kriemhild, whose fates become bound to the rise and fall of heroes and kingdoms.
Mary MacGregor’s graceful retelling preserves the grandeur and atmosphere of the original legends while presenting them in language accessible to younger readers and modern audiences. Themes of honor, loyalty, vengeance, destiny, and sacrifice unfold through vivid storytelling that captures the spirit of the medieval heroic tradition.
More than a collection of adventure tales, Stories of Siegfried Told to the Children serves as an introduction to one of the great mythic traditions of Northern Europe, whose influence can still be seen in modern fantasy literature, opera, and popular culture.
This carefully restored reprint revives a beloved classic of mythological storytelling for modern readers. Ideal for students, families, lovers of mythology, and readers interested in medieval legend and heroic literature, it remains a timeless gateway into the epic world of Germanic myth and legend.
About the author: Mary MacGregor (1859–1938) was a Scottish writer best known for her retellings of mythology, history, and classic literature for younger readers.
She authored numerous educational and literary adaptations that introduced generations of children to the legends, epics, and historical traditions of Europe and the ancient world through engaging and accessible storytelling.
Contents:
I. Mimer the Blacksmith
II. Siegfried wins the Treasure
III. Siegfried comes home
IV. Kriemhild’s Dream
V. Siegfried journeys to Worms
VI. Siegfried’s Welcome to Worms
VII. Siegfried’s Sojourn at Worms
VIII. Siegfried sees Kriemhild
IX. Siegfried goes to Isenland
X. Siegfried subdues Brunhild
XI. Siegfried goes to the Cave
XII. The Wedding Feast
XIII. Siegfried goes home with Kriemhild
XIV. Siegfried and Kriemhild go to Worms
XV. Siegfried is slain
