Welcome to Trollology™ — Where Myth Meets Imagination
Explore troll mythology through research, storytelling, and original artwork inspired by historic folklore sources.
The Trollology™ Project
Vision & Scope
Trollology™ is an ongoing effort to create the most comprehensive illustrated catalog of trolls drawn from folklore and mythology. By combining scholarship, storytelling, and original artwork, the project seeks to explore both the historical traditions and the imaginative potential of troll mythology.
Drawing from Scandinavian folklore and related mythological sources, the catalog combines original scholarship, essays, stories, and original artwork to explore troll species, culture, habitats, and legends. Trollology™ treats folklore as both a historical foundation and a source of inspiration, allowing the ancient stories of trolls to be studied, interpreted, and imaginatively expanded.
The goal is to create an authoritative and beautifully illustrated website that explores the mythology, lore, and imagined world of trolls in greater depth than has ever been presented in one place.
Audience
Trollology™ is created for a wide audience, including:
- Folklore researchers and mythology enthusiasts
- Fantasy readers, artists, and world-builders
- Educators and students interested in myth and legend
- Curious visitors and casual browsers exploring folklore
Through research, storytelling, and art, Trollology™ invites visitors to discover—and imagine—the rich and fascinating world of trolls.
The Trollology™ Catalog
The heart of Trollology™ is the growing Catalog of Trolls, a structured archive of troll types and legendary creatures drawn from folklore and mythology. Each catalog entry explores troll characteristics, habitats, behaviors, and legends through research, storytelling, and original illustration.
Troll Folklore & Mythology
Trollology™ studies trolls as they appear in Scandinavian folklore, Norse legend, and historical storytelling traditions. By examining early folklore sources and cultural narratives, the project explores how trolls were imagined, feared, and understood across centuries.
Trollology™ draws upon historical folklore sources, early mythological literature, and traditional storytelling from Scandinavian regions. Many troll traditions come from collections of Nordic folklore recorded in the 19th century and earlier.
The project builds upon these traditions while carefully distinguishing between documented folklore and creative interpretation.
Original Artwork
Trollology™ features original artwork created to visually interpret trolls described in folklore and mythology. These illustrations help bring legendary creatures to life while remaining rooted in traditional mythological descriptions.
Stories & World-Building
In addition to research, Trollology™ expands upon folklore through imaginative storytelling. These stories explore the possible lives, cultures, and environments of trolls, building a deeper vision of their mythological world. What's a product or service you'd like to show.
Troll Species & Creatures
Across folklore, trolls appear in many forms—mountain trolls, forest trolls, bridge trolls, and other mysterious beings. Trollology™ explores the diversity of these creatures and examines how different traditions describe them.
Trollology™ organizes trolls into a structured catalog based on folklore descriptions, habitats, and behavior. These classifications help identify different forms of trolls described in legend, such as mountain trolls, forest trolls, cave trolls, and bridge trolls.
The taxonomy is designed to help readers explore trolls as if studying a mythological ecosystem.
Research & Scholarship
Trollology™ brings together folklore research, historical sources, and comparative mythology to better understand trolls and their place in mythological traditions.
Troll stories appear throughout Scandinavia, with traditions varying across Norway, Sweden, Denmark, and Iceland. Each region preserves unique folklore describing how trolls behave, where they live, and how humans encounter them.
Trollology™ explores these regional traditions to understand how different cultures imagined trolls.
Myth Meets Imagination
Trollology™ blends traditional folklore with creative interpretation. By combining scholarship, art, and storytelling, the project invites visitors to explore both the historical and imaginative worlds of trolls.
Trollology™ distinguishes between documented folklore and creative interpretation. Historical legends provide the foundation, while original artwork and storytelling expand upon those traditions to imagine the wider world of trolls.
This balance allows the project to honor folklore while also exploring its imaginative possibilities.
Featured Artwork & Designs
Visitors can explore selected troll illustrations and creative designs inspired by myth and legend.
Shop Trollology™
Original Trollology™ artwork is available on select merchandise including mugs, prints, and other fantasy-themed items inspired by troll mythology.
Join the Journey
Follow the ongoing development of Trollology™ as troll species, folklore research, stories, and artwork are added to the catalog.
Explore the World of Trolls
Welcome to Trollology™, your gateway to the fascinating realm of Scandinavian and Norse trolls. Dive into rich folklore, captivating stories, and stunning artwork. Discover troll lore, character profiles, and unique merchandise inspired by legendary creatures. Join us on this enchanting journey!
Contact Us
We’d love to hear from you.
We welcome your ideas, suggestions, and feedback. If you have comments that could help improve Trollology™, please send us an email.
Trollology™
Email: contact@trollology.com
