forest troll

Tree-dwelling brute

A forest troll is a mythical creature from Scandinavian folklore, typically depicted as a large, slow-witted humanoid dwelling in remote woodlands.

In fantasy games and fiction, forest trolls are often distinguished from other troll varieties by their woodland habitat and sometimes plant-like features: The forest trolls ambushed the party near the river crossing.

The term occasionally appears in internet culture for someone who derails online discussions about nature or environmental topics.

Related
  • ogreMonstrous man-eating giant
  • goblinMalicious folklore creature
  • caveUnderground hollow in rock
  • mossSpore-bearing ground cover
  • bridgeStructure spanning an obstacle

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Opposites
habitat type

forest trollcave troll

Large creature inhabiting caverns

mountain troll · bridge troll · cave dweller

creature type in fantasy

forest trollfairy

Tiny winged magical creature

pixie · wood nymph · dryad · elf · sylph

light/dark association

forest trollangel

Divine winged messenger

celestial being · guardian angel · seraph

Family

forest, troll, forests, forested, forestry, forester, forestation, deforestation, reforestation

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G