Theme: Goblins and Trolls

Goblins and Trolls are mythical creatures from folklore and fairytale. In mythology, goblins are small, malevolent creatures of hideous appearance. The troll is very similar in temperament and larger in appearance. According to mythology, trolls are dwarflike and hide in caves or under bridges.

In fantasy fiction and cinema, troll and goblin are terms that are used interchangeably. On screen, goblins and trolls usually come with green skin, often with reptilian appearance, are dwarfish in stature and often have pointy ears.

Also fairly interchangeable is the orc, a creature invented by J.R.R. Tolkien in The Lord of the Rings, which is hideous and reptilian but usually more regular-sized. Another variant on the goblin might be the gremlin, a small goblin creature that appeared in urban legends among World War II pilots.

Various goblins and trolls appear in Fairytales where they will harass the heroine of the show often with malevolent intent. They appear in assorted works of Epic Fantasy where they are usually one of a variety of creatures inhabiting a Fantasy Otherworld. There are also a number of horror films that include appearance from goblins and trolls in the present-day.