The Significance of Trolls in Medieval and Scandanavian History

The video explores the evolution of troll folklore in Scandinavian culture, from medieval times to the religious reformation. It discusses how trolls were perceived as both helpful and threatening, their association with paganism, and their transformation in folklore during the rise of Christianity. The video also delves into Icelandic folktales and legends of trolls as church builders, highlighting the cultural attempts to integrate ancient beliefs with new religious narratives.

What role did trolls play in medieval Scandinavian communities?

• They were worshipped as gods.

• They were completely ignored.

• They were considered helpful and threatening.

• They were only seen as evil beings.

In the 14th-century saga, what breaks the curse on the young man's fiancée?

• A special amulet

• A spell from a wizard

• A kiss from her fiancé

• A magic potion

During the 16th-century religious reformation, how were trolls perceived?

• As protectors of the land

• As mythical heroes

• As symbols of nature

• As devilish beings

What was the purpose of the Christian hymns published in Iceland?

• To promote Nordic mythology

• To replace Pagan beliefs with Christianity

• To celebrate troll folklore

• To encourage storytelling

What happens to the troll Gobra after she is exposed to the crosses?

• She becomes a Christian

• Her eyes are burned, and she dies

• She gains magical powers

• She turns into a human

What condition did the troll set for building Lund Cathedral?

• He wanted to be paid in gold

• He wanted to be the king of the land

• He demanded the sun and the moon or the Saint's eyes

• He asked for a place in heaven

What does the legend of the troll as a church builder symbolize?

• The decline of Christianity

• The dominance of trolls over humans

• The integration of Pagan and Christian traditions

• The end of troll folklore