The second chapter in the beautifully illustrated tale inspired by Wagner's classic opera The Ring of the Nibelung!<br><br>A hero is born of Man and Valkyrie! In this second volume of the three-part story inspired by Wagner's classic opera The Ring of the Nibelung, Siegfried sets off from his safe, forest home to find the world of men. With Mime as his reluctant guide, Siegfried plunges headlong into the dangers of the swamp of the sorcerer Volva, where he learns of his destiny to confront the dragon Fafnir! Written and illustrated by Alex Alice (Le Troisieme Testament), this lush hardcover masterpiece brings the epic saga to life in feature-quality illustration.