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A troll is a mythical creature originating from Norse mythology, which appear in many ancient mythological stories. According to legend, they scared the locals with their sheer size and magical powers. Later, in folklore, trolls became defined as particular types of beings, no longer Jotunns, generally held to be larger than humans and hideous. Mythology commonly depicts trolls as extremely old, very strong, but slow and dim-witted. Some records suggest that trolls turned slowly to stone in the sunlight. (Due to them being stone spirits.)