What is the folktale Alexander the dwarf and the troll?

Answer 1

Unless I am horribly mistaken, Alexander the Dwarf is a character in a Star Trek episode called Platos Stepchildren. -and features Greek mythological Gods and Goddesses- how un-science fictional. Title character is more or less a court jester to the Olympians until he gets uppity and, well, grabs a big knife. It is a Star Trek episode and not a fairy tale in the usual sense, Mythological, yes.

Answer 2

"Alexander the Dwarf and the Troll" is a Scandinavian folktale about a clever dwarf who outsmarts a greedy troll by tricking him into thinking he can enlarge himself by eating and drinking specific items. In the end, the troll becomes too large and bursts, allowing Alexander to escape unharmed and with the troll's treasure.