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A '''troll''' is a [[mythology|mythical]] [[beast]] who is known for hiding under [[bridge]]s, demanding payment of a toll from travellers.
A '''troll''' is a [[mythology|mythical]] [[beast]] who is known for living under the ground. The fairy tale version where the troll lives under a [[bridge]] and demanding payment of a toll from travelling goats comes from a [[19th century]] collection of folk tales.


This [[SCAism|term]] is also given to the person who sits and receives money from those attending an [[SCA]] [[event]] (thus also the term "troll booth"), often the [[constable]]. This person could also be called a gatekeeper, although this name isn't half as good ;)
This [[SCAism|term]] is also given to the person who sits and receives money from those attending an [[SCA]] [[event]] (thus also the term "troll booth"), often the [[constable]]. This person could also be called a gatekeeper, although this name isn't half as good ;)

Revision as of 18:27, 6 March 2006

A troll is a mythical beast who is known for living under the ground. The fairy tale version where the troll lives under a bridge and demanding payment of a toll from travelling goats comes from a 19th century collection of folk tales.

This term is also given to the person who sits and receives money from those attending an SCA event (thus also the term "troll booth"), often the constable. This person could also be called a gatekeeper, although this name isn't half as good ;)