Troll

Large, brutish creatures in Norse and European folklore.

Core Themes

• Strength and danger.
• Linked to Giant Beings.

Cultural Connections

• Norse: In sagas.
• European: In fairy tales.

Related Concepts & Sources

Giant (related creature), Mountains (context), Fearful Encounter (theme)

Identified as: supernatural being in Norse mythology and Scandinavian folklore. Recorded there as troll. Source: Wikidata Q12581.

Classified As

• mythical people