Message #177072

[Twilight of the Gods]

Brunnhilde and Siegfried became lovers. However, Siegfried fell under the influence of magic and betrayed her. He was later murdered, and Brunnhilde, still in love with him, leapt into his blazing funeral pyre. (This part of her background was based on the Volsunga saga.) Odin restored both of them to life, restoring their Asgardian roles and powers, but removing their memories of their earthly lives. (It is unclear how much truth, if any, there is to this account by the eye.)