In this essay, analyze how the poems describe Sigurth’s heroic accomplishments

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Prompt
This is a multistep prompt in which you have to answer each of the questions posed to you.
The heroes of all the myths we have covered thus far have been quite complex, and this week’s reading about Sigurth is no different. In this es say, analyze how the poems describe Sigurth’s heroic accomplishments, and explain your impression of him. In doing so, pay close attention to his fight with the dragon, his promise to Brynhild, his pact with Gunner, and his ultimate betrayal.
Guidelines
• Your initial response should be at least 500 words in length
• Use MLA format for any quotations or citations that you use to support your answer
• Use size 12 font, one-inch margins, and double-spacing
• Consult the MLA Formatting and Style Guide to understand how to format citations and 
references and for general writing assistance (writing style, mechanics, grammar, etc.). 
Readings
The Poetic Edda: Stories Of The Norse Gods And Heroes, translated and edited by Jackson Crawford. Hackett Publishing Company, Inc., 2015.
Introduction, pp. ix to xxii
Voluspa, pp. 1 to 16
Havamal, pp. 17 to 47
Vafthurthnismal, pp. 48 to 59
Lokasenna, pp. 100 to 114
Thrymskvitha, pp. 115 to 122
Baldrs draumar, pp. 141 to 144
Rigsthula, pp. 145 to 155
Voluspa en skamma, pp. 156 to 167
Fra dautha Sinfjotla, pp. 218 to 219
Gripisspa, pp. 220 to 233
Reginsmal, pp. 234 to 240
Fafnismal, pp. 241 to 251
Sigrdrifumal, pp. 252 to 259
Brot af Sigurtharkvithu, pp. 260 to 265
Guthrunarkvitha I, pp. 266 to 272
Sigurtharkvitha en skamma, pp. 273 to 288
Helreith Brynhildar, pp. 289 to 292
Additional Resources: External Links
Edith Hamilton’s text has a section on Norse mythology. If you are interested in reading more, see “Part Seven: The Mythology of the Norsemen” on pp. 442 to 465.

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