Trolls & Jotnar (Norse Mythology Explained)

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Trolls play a large role in myth and folklore, but what really are they? This documentary explores the nature of trolls and jotnar in the oldest sources for Germanic mythology to try and answer this important question. One thing is certain: they are much more than monsters. To support the channel and get extra content, discussion, requests, etc. https://www.patreon.com/fortressoflugh Paypal donations (Greatly appreciated) https://paypal.me/FortressofLug?country.x=CA&locale.x=en_US 00:00 Opening 01:18 Etymology of Troll 02:10 Thor & Taranis 02:55 Thurs, Eoten & Jotun 03:42 Description of a Troll in medieval sources 04:30 Fenrir's Progeny 06:04 Children of Angrboða & Loki 07:02 Ymir - The first Jotun 08:35 Bolthorn & Ysbaddaden 09:28 Loki's Children 10:50 Jörmungandr, Fenrir & Hel 11:53 Troll fashion 12:48 the wolf-like troll 13:37 The Volsungs Wolf Shape 15:25 The trolls of the mind 18:20 How to trick a Giant 19:23 The Mind of Mimir 20:44 Thor - Charioteer of the Mind 22:10 Home of the Giants 23:18 Hrungnir 26:00 Geirröðr & the water trolls 29:22 Beowulf and Grendel the Troll 30:16 Trolls as evil spirits