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Trolls have appeared in many works of modern fiction, most often in the fantasy genre, with classic examples being the portrayal of trolls in works such as in Tolkien's Middle-earth [18] or the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game. [19] [20] Beginning in the 1950s, Troll dolls were a popular toy based on the folklore creature.
Trollhallans - Facebook fan club and discussion group for Tunnels & Trolls, administered by St. Andre. Successor to now defunct Trollhalla.com website. Delver's Tales - Ken's gaming blog; Atroll's Entertainment - Ken's all purpose blog; Atroll's Flash Fiction - Ken's Flash Fiction blog; Ken St. Andre at the Internet Speculative Fiction Database
Trolls appearing in fiction, as distinct from legend or folklore. Pages in category "Fictional trolls" The following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total.
In her view, Tolkien's trolls are based on the ogre type, but with two "incarnations": ancient trolls, "creatures of dull and lumpish nature" in Tolkien's words, [T 11] unable to speak; and the malicious giants of strength and courage bred by Sauron with "enough intelligence to present a real danger". [1]
Depictions of trolls in popular culture, beings in Nordic folklore, including Norse mythology. In Old Norse sources, beings described as trolls dwell in isolated areas of rocks, mountains, or caves, live together in small family units, and are rarely helpful to human beings. In later Scandinavian folklore, trolls became beings in their own right.
The authors of the story likely believed it to be true. It forms part of the origin story of a major religion. It may have taken its grain of truth from real events, such as a catastrophic local flood. Fiction implies that the author knew they were writing a falsehood. Perhaps the author of the Ark myth did intend it as a fiction.
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Articles relating to trolls, a class of being in Norse mythology and Scandinavian folklore. In Old Norse sources, beings described as trolls dwell in isolated rocks, mountains, or caves, live together in small family units, and are rarely helpful to human beings.