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Trolls: Scandinavia’s Malevolent, Magical Outcasts

While modern imagination might have you picturing trolls as ugly, hairy, rather unintelligent creatures their ancient folkloric counterparts were magical, intelligent, wealthy creatures of all shapes and sizes. Defined by their status as outsiders as well and the threat of violence they represent, this episode takes you through the Nordic sagas, Medieval laws, and literary influences that contributed to the endurance of these malevolent and magical Scandinavian monsters.

English
  • Originally Aired November 10, 2021
  • Runtime 17 minutes
  • Production Code RXAq_eN1sSU
  • Network PBS Digital Studios
  • Created November 11, 2021 by
    shriek
  • Modified November 22, 2022 by
    shriek