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Siegmund enters Hunding's dwelling to seek refuge after fleeing his enemies and meet Sieglinde, Hunding's wife. They are unaware of being twin brother and sister separated at birth. Siegmund tells of his mother's death and the disappearance of his sister and father. He then tells of his flight from a battle with local tribesmen. Hunding angrily exclaims that they are his kinsmen and challenges Siegmund to a fight in the morning. Siegmund wonders when he would find the sword. Sieglinde tells Siegmund about her forced marriage. She also talked about the stranger who appeared in the wedding feast, and plunged a sword and announves it belogs to the warrior who can remove it.

Sieglinde then recognizes Siegmund as her twin brother and as the two embrace, Siegmund declares he will claim the sword and Sieglinde for himself. Wotan orders Brünnhilde to assemble her sisters, the Valkyries, to help Siegmund in his battle with Hunding. As Brünnhilde leaves, Fricka, the goddess of marriage and Wotan's wife, arrives outraged at the incestuous twins and demands that Wotan withdraw his protection of Siegmund. Wotan protests that Siegmund is the champion he has chosen to recover the ring. But Fricka will not be persuaded and he finally gives in. The fleeing lovers rest in the forest. Sieglinde, exhausted, begs to be left to die in shame and falls asleep. Brünnhilde approaches, Only warriors destined to die in combat can look at her, she explains, and she has come to take him to Valhalla. Determined never to leave Sieglinde, he stands ready to fight. His bravery and defiance win Brünnhilde's sympathy and she promises her help in spite of Wotan's orders. Wotan gazes on his fallen champion and kills Hunding. He disappears, promising punishment for Brünnhilde's disobedience.

Accompanied by Sieglinde, Brünnhilde is met by the Valkyries and relates the events of Siegmund's death and Wotan's anger. Brünnhilde's sisters reproach her, themselves fearful of Wotan's wrath. Brünnhilde tells her that she will bear Siegmund's son, the greatest of all the world's heroes—Siegfried.Wotan appears and orders Brünnhilde to come forward. Henceforth, she is no longer a Valkyrie, but a mortal woman, and forever banished from the company of her sisters. The others scatter in terror. Wotan is overcome with sadness and affection for his favourite daughter. But she must be punished. She will be put into a deep sleep until a worthy hero awakens her and wins her love. Brünnhilde begs Wotan for protection while she is in her defenseless sleep by encircling her with fire. He gently kisses her eyes, bidding her farewell, and she loses consciousness. Striking a rock, he calls to Loge, demigod of fire, to bring forth his ring of flames. Holding his spear aloft, he declares with a last