Troll facts for kids

A Troll is a Nordic mythological creature, may be: elves, dwarves, or monsters. Is a usually a giant that lives in caverns or undergrounds. It is also a well known internet meme.

They are quite short in stature and are violent in nature as their name suggests. Their appearance is similar to that of a goblin. They tend to live in caves and under bridges. Some say they are huge others say they're dwarves. These monsters live under bridges,in burrows underground or in caves. They rarely leave their lairs during the day because sunlight turns them into stone. Water trolls are agile in water but clumsy on land. But they all have strong teeth and jaws.

Gallery

Gallery of trolls as imagined by various Nordic artists.

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  The sea troll (Theodor Kittelsen, 1887).

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  Forest troll. (Theodor Kittelsen, 1906).

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  Troll pondering its age. (Theodor Kittelsen, 1911).

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  The changeling (John Bauer, 1913).

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  Good evening, old man! the boy greeted (John Bauer, 1915).

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  Norwegian road sign - Troll Crossing

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  Senjatrollet, the largest troll in the world.

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  An old mountain troll (John Bauer, 1904).

Images for kids

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  The Princess and the Trolls –The Changeling, by John Bauer, 1913

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  Look at them, troll mother said. Look at my sons! You won't find more beautiful trolls on this side of the moon. (1915) by John Bauer

See also

In Spanish: Trol para niños