Directory of Trolls Resources

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Trolls (also known as trows) are generally considered to be vile, gross creatures known for stealing children or a distaste for noise. Such trolls may hide under bridges, avoid sunlight and generally seek dark places. Commonly trolls are considered larger than humans though they have been seen as many different sizes, shapes and hairiness. They have been known to display changeling properties, appearing to be other animals or human. Some traditional trolls were known as kind-hearted, with some guarding treasure rather than hording. There are stories of humans marrying trolls. As a modern twist some fantasy trolls have taken on a cute, bright and pleasing appearance bringing good tidings.

Resources in This Category

• Goedhart's Trollen Site

  http://www.trollensite.nl/
  History, stories, images, and information in an interactive flash production; in Dutch and English. [May not be compatible with all browsers]

• Wikipedia: Troll

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Troll
  Encyclopedic entry relating to their myths, legends, and origins; literature, music, and modern fiction; photos.

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