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.
Trolls included in this category may be traditional and mythological, historic, modern fantasy, fiction and/or non-fiction. This includes cartoon style, toys and game trolls. The site may be a mix of content - including though not limited to - traditions, folklore, television, film, art, sculpture, games and books. Artists who specialize on the subject of trolls are also welcome. Submitted sites should predominantly contain troll creature or race content.
Sites specifically about the Trollz brand should not be submitted to this category, although content related to fantasy tolls are accepted which includes the modern pop culture troll dolls in general as well as old-fashioned troll dolls. Also, sites specifically about troll dolls might be better listed in Collecting/Toys/Dolls or Collecting/Science_Fiction,_Fantasy,_and_Horror. Sites related to trolls as in forum or bulletin board abuse may be submitted to Abuse/Usenet_and_Bulletin_Board_Abuse.
Elsewhere on the ODP information about troll folklore may be found at: Arts/Literature/Myths_and_Folktales/Myths/Norse or Society/Folklore/Literature/Tales/Fabulous_Creatures
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