The Story of Sigurd the Volsung and the Fall of the Niblungs by Wiliam Morris Fiction Legends Myths & Fables - General

<p><strong>Son of King Sigmund young Sigurd is taught the ways of kings by the ancient mysterious Regin -- who then sets him upon the seemingly impossible task: </strong>to steal the divine armor guarded by the Wallower on the Gold -- the great serpent Fafnir. Astride the war-steed Grayfell and armed with a sword named the Wrath of Sigurd the young hero crosses the Glittering Heath in pursuit of peril glory -- and the Treasure of Andvari. First published in 1876 this verse epic ranks high among the masterworks of William Morris (1835-1896). </p>