Sigurd Snake in the Eye was a Viking warrior who died in battle against the Saxons. The exact circumstances of his death are unknown but it is said that he was killed by a spear through the eye. Saxon warriors were said to have used long spears in battle and it is possible that Sigurd was killed by one of these.
How did Sigurd Snake in the Eye die?
He was stabbed in the back by his foster-brother while bathing in a river.
Who stabbed Sigurd in the back?
His foster-brother who was jealous of Sigurd’s success.
How did Sigurd’s foster-brother know where to find him?
He followed a trail of blood left by one of Sigurd’s wounds.
Why was Sigurd bathing in the river?
He had just fought and killed a dragon and was trying to wash the blood off.
What did Sigurd do with the dragon’s blood?
He rubbed some of it into his eyes which gave him the ability to understand the language of birds.
What did the birds tell Sigurd?
They warned him of his impending death.
Why didn’t Sigurd heed the birds’ warning?
He didn’t believe they were speaking to him specifically and thought they were just warning all men of their mortality.
Where was Sigurd’s body found?
In the river where he had been bathing.
Who found Sigurd’s body?
His friends and fellow warriors.
Who buried Sigurd?
His friends and fellow warriors.
Where was Sigurd buried?
In a barrow overlooking the river where he died.
What did Sigurd’s friends do after he was buried?
They swore revenge on his killer and went off to find him.
Did they find Sigurd’s killer?
Yes they found and killed him.
How did Sigurd’s friends feel after they killed his killer?
They felt satisfied that justice had been served.
What is Sigurd’s legacy?
He is remembered as a great warrior and dragon-slayer and his story is told in many different versions.
