Langobardian Myths: Ortnit and the Dragon
Ortnit, guided by his dwarf father Alberich, wins Princess Sidrat with magic armor. But her father sends dragon eggs as a gift; the hatched monsters terrorize the land. Ortnit goes to slay them but falls asleep and is killed. His widow Liebgart is stripped of her crown and reduced to spinning, waiting for an avenger.
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What You'll Learn
Comprehension
Explains that Alberich the dwarf helped Ortnit with magic armor and guidance
Cause & Consequence
Recognizes the pattern: a gift from a defeated enemy containing destruction
Meaning
Takes a position on whether one should always suspect gifts from enemies
Evidence
Cites a specific passage (the dragon eggs, the fatal sleep, Liebgart's fall)
Defense
Maintains or thoughtfully revises their position under challenge
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