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Trolls

Dubhbaol (Hill Trows) The Grey Neighbors, Henkies (Old Ones) Trows, Trolls (Spinners)

Shetland and Orkney Islands, Scotland. Created by Fomorian Wizards in year 226 of the Second Age of the Sun. Version of the Icelandic Troll. Hill Trows live in hills called Hollow Hills and in some stories they are called Trolls and live on Troll Hill. Trows hate sunlight, have green teeth, wear grey and eat children. Can be seen dancing a lopsided dance called the Henking. One can avoid being eaten by Hill Trows by crossing a stream. danish: trolovet: betrothed. (1, 10, 17, 107)
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