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Troll is today’s creature feature. The troll comes from Norse and Scandinavian lore. In Norse mythology it’s said that they live in isolated areas like mountains to be away from people. They are considered to be dangerous to humans. In Scandinavian lore, the troll is depicted in much the same way as in Norse lore. They stay away from humans and rarely help anyone. It is believed they live in family units (father and daughter, mother and son). They are usually associated with a particular landmark. The troll is seen as slow-witted and ugly.
Diane Riggins 
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One of my favorite troll movies is the Norwegian film “Troll Hunter”. Great little film.
Trolls are an awful lot of fun.
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Timothy S. Brannan
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They are. Will have to look that film up.
What Tim said – great movie.
Now I’m definitely intrigued by it. Will have to find it and watch it.
One wonders what use a troll had in folklore – to keep people away from dangerous areas, perhaps.
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It’s something to think about. I think trolls like a lot of other creatures get a bad rap for being what they are.
I am quite fond of trolls except mucus ridden ones in the bathroom.
Trolls are quite fun. I agree about the mucus ridden ones.
When I think trolls I think of the Three Billy Goats Gruff and the troll that lives under the bridge 🙂
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I’ve never heard the story. I know the troll that lives under the bridge part has been used in many stories. More research to be done. 🙂
Trolls definitely are a main feature of my book. Only I give them high intelligence and a lot of blood lust.
Trolls are cool. I’m going to be using them in a game I’m creating.