This article is about the mythical race. For computing, see Troll , for other uses, see Troll , 1915).]]A troll is a fearsome member of a myth anthropomorphic race from Norse mythology. Originally more or less the Nordic equivalents of giants, although often smaller in size, the different depictions have come to range from the fiendish giants ? similar to the ogres of England (also called Trolls at times, see Troller's Gill) ? to a devious, more human-like folk of the wilderness, living underground in hills, caves or mounds. In the Faroe islands, Orkney and Shetland tales, trolls are called trows, adopted from the Norse language when these islands were settled by Vikings. Nordic literature, art and music from the romantic era and onwards has adapted trolls in various manners ? often in the form of an aboriginal race, endowed with oversized ears and noses. From here, as well as from Scandinavian fairy tales such as Three Billy Goats Gruff

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