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Trolls are probably capable of eating several different things (for example animals), they do after all live in the wilderness. There are examples of trolls eating porridge in traditional Norwegian literature though, see for example the Norwegian fairytale "Boots Who Ate a Match With the Troll".
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Are there trolls in greek myths?
No, there are not. Trolls come from Norse mythology and Scandinavian folklore.
Cave dwelling dwarf or giant of Norse mythology?
trolls
What is Norse mythology?
The mythology of Scandinavia, which was also widespread in Germany and Britain until the establishment there of Christianity. For the people and places most important in Norse mythology, see Odin, Thor, trolls, and Valhalla.
Where can one find information abut the legends behind trolls?
Trolls are mythical beings with their roots in Norse folklore. Throughout Scandinavia they have long been the subject of mythology and there are a number of books on their history.
How was JRR Tolkein influenced by Norse mythology?
In JRR Tolkien's Lord Of the Rings there many references to Norse mythology. First of all many of the species in Lord Of The Rings are Norse in origin. Dwarves, Elves, Trolls, all of which are from Norse Mythology. Some places in Lord of the rings are named after places in Norse mythology. For example Mirkwood is mentioned in a poem in the Poetic Edda. It is spelled Myrkwood in the Poetic Edda. It is among the Heroic poems. I could tell you the exact poem and stanza, but I could not find find my copy of the Poetic Edda. My apologizes for lack of detail.
Who in greek mythology is the evil troll that guards the gates to hell?
In Greek mythology the Gates to Hades is guarded by Cerebeus a multi-headed dog. There is also a ferry-man who takes the dead across the river styx -- but no troll. Trolls are from Norse Mythology.
Who is the chief of Norse mythology?
The chief god of Norse mythology is Odin.
What was the origin of Norse mythology?
Norse Mythology originated in early Scandinavia.
What mythology is Thor from?
Norse mythology, or you can also say the myths of Scandinavia.
An important god in Norse mythology?
Norse mythology's chief god was odin.
Would Norse mythology be capaitlized?
the word 'Norse' would be capitalised, but not 'mythology'.
Which country does Norse mythology come from?
Norse mythology comes from early Scandinavia.
