Sigurd
What animal did Fafnir turn into when he obtained the ring and treasure? What does that animal symbolize?
He turned into a dragon. It symbolizes greed.
Who did Gudrun marry?
Sigurd, then later Atli
How is the ring in the myth of Sigurd and the ring in Lord of the Rings similar?
Both of them wreak havoc on the lives of those who carry it, it passes from person to person, and the power of the ring ends when it is returned to where it was created.
Which Sleeping Beauty story contains ogres?
What did Gunnar ask Sigurd to do so he could marry Brunhild?
Ride through the ring of fire and rescue her while pretending to be Gunnar.
How did Sigurd end up with an Achilles heel on his back?
When Fafnir's blood washed over him, a linden leaf was stuck on his back, which protected that area from blood reaching it, creating an Achilles heel.
Who were Fafnir's siblings?
Otter and Regin
How is Gollum similar to Fafnir?
Fafnir killed his father so he could have the ring for himself and treasured it above everything. Gollum killed his brother to get the ring, held onto it for hundreds of years, and valued the ring immensely, calling it "My precious".
In which Sleeping Beauty tale (Brunhild, The Sun, Moon, and Talia, The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood, Briar Rose) was the curse placed on the maiden because of her actions?
Brunhild
What was Regin's true goal when training Sigurd to kill Fafnir?
He wanted to make sure Sigurd killed Fafnir then died so he could swoop in and take all of the treasure for himself. (That's why he kept making bad swords and didn't tell Sigurd that he could drown if he dug a tunnel straight down to Fafnir.)
How was Sigurd killed and who killed him?
He was literally stabbed in the back by Guttorm.
When what happened would cause the curse on the ring end?
When the ring was returned to the sea, the curse on it would end
In Lord of the Rings, what were the main powers of the ring? How is it similar to Sigurd's tale?
The ring had control over all of the other rings of power and dominates the will of those who hold it. In Sigurd's tale, the ring corrupts everyone who carries it and ensures that they will be miserable their entire life.
Which of the four different stories (Brunhild, The Sun, Moon, and Talia, The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood, and Briar Rose) is most similar to the Disney film Sleeping Beauty?
Briar Rose
How did Gudrun escalate the conflicts within the tale of Sigurd?
She got into an argument with Brunhild about who should wash their hair in the "freshest" water, which then leads to Gudrun showing Brunhild the ring, which makes Brunhild furious.
How did Queen Grimhild create problems for Sigurd?
She drugged him to forget about Brunhild, which led him to marry Gudrun
What current movies, shows, books, or stories contain elements from Sigurd?
(examples of possible answers)
The Odyssey, the Sword in the Stone, Sleeping Beauty, Lord of the Rings, Thor from Marvel
Where can the ring in Lord of the Rings be destroyed and how is it similar to the ring in the myth of Sigurd?
The ring can only be destroyed in the fires of Mount Doom, where it was created. The ring's curse in the myth of Sigurd is lifted when the ring is returned to the sea. Both of the rings require it to be taken back where it was created or from to destroy it (or its power).
What fairy tale is The Sleeping Beauty in the Wood similar to (besides Sleeping Beauty)?
Similar to Snow White
Why did Gunnar decide to kill Sigurd?
Brunhild told him that Sigurd had slept with her when he rescued her from the ring of fire, and Gunnar wanted revenge for that.
What is the correct order of characters the ring was passed to?
Andvari to Loki to Hreimdar to Fafnir to Sigurd to Brunhild to Sigurd to Gudrun to Atli to the sea
Who were the only two characters who didn't deceive anyone?
King Giuki and King Budli
How is the tale of Sigurd and elements of the story similar to Lord of the Rings?
There is a ring that wreaks havoc on all who come into possession of it, characters have similar desires (like Fafnir and Gollum), dwarves have a love of gold and are greedy (shown by Andvari in Sigurd and the dwarves in the Hobbit), etc.
What is a moral or value or lesson in the story Briar Rose?
(examples of correct answers) You will be rescued, be kind to your guests, be careful who you offend
Based on the myth of Sigurd, what were some traits and characteristics the Norse valued in heroes?
(examples of correct answers)
Inevitable destiny is death, events in life are controlled by unalterable fate, greatness is measured by quality of life and the courage and dignity you face in death. They valued wisdom, courage, and dedication to living an honorable life by placing the needs of others above the hero's own.