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Siegfried

Hero from Germanic legend and Wagner's operas, referenced culturally.

minor

Also known as Siegfried

First appearance: i prejudices of philosophers

Siegfried shows up with force in Beyond Nationalism: The European Soul in Art. The page is where that presence becomes real.

Wagner's creation is highlighted as the 'very free man,' a figure deemed inaccessible to the Latin race due to its health, hardness, and anti-Catholic nature.
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  • European Cultural Pantheon
  • Protagonist
  • German Intellectual Figures

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  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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