(played by Benno Fürmann), a young blacksmith who has no idea he is the heir to a fallen kingdom. His journey is defined by three monumental events: The Slaying of Fafnir:
The story begins with a prophecy. A blacksmith named Siegfried, unaware of his true royal lineage as the heir to the kingdom of Xanten, discovers that he is destined for greatness. He learns of a dragon (actually a dragon-like creature guarding a treasure) that he must slay. After defeating the beast, he bathes in its blood, making his skin invulnerable to physical harm—except for one spot on his shoulder blade where a leaf fell and prevented the blood from touching his skin. He also claims the "Nibelung Hoard" (a cursed treasure) and a magical sword, Balmung. inelul+nibelungilor+online+subtitrat+fix
For an of a film adaptation (e.g., 1967/2002 Die Nibelungen or 1924 silent film): (played by Benno Fürmann), a young blacksmith who