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Siegfried's Vulnerability
- Siegfried, a Germanic/Norse hero, slew the dragon Fafnir and bathed in its blood for invulnerability.
- A linden leaf landed on his back, leaving a single vulnerable spot.
Kriemhild's Revenge
- Siegfried married Kriemhild, but was murdered by Hagen.
- Kriemhild married Attila the Hun, and later avenged Siegfried by killing Hagen and Gunther.
Nibelungenlied's Historical Basis
- The Nibelungenlied, while mythical, might reflect the real 437 AD conflict between Huns and Burgundians.
- This conflict, where Huns acted as Roman mercenaries, devastated the Burgundians.