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Frozen in stone: Trolls stay put at gartendekoparadies.de

If they don't hide in time, the first rays of sunlight will turn them into stone. So far, all Nordic sagas and fairy tales describe trolls. These funny fellows at gartendekoparadies.de are made of durable cast stone and therefore remain well-behaved sitting or standing in the garden and delight garden lovers on both sides of the garden fence with their funny behavior. Trolls are human-like creatures in Norse folklore and fairy tales with roots in Norse mythology. They are said to have once lived in inaccessible caves or in the middle of the Scandinavian forests. Both the appearance and the characteristics vary according to the various descriptions and stories - but according to these legends, trolls are dangerous and stupid. Not so at gartendekoparadies.de: Our trolls are humorous, mischievous - but sometimes also quite cheeky.

XXL troll with finger in ear
Hello, here I am!: Troll presents himself proudly

Huge ears and distinctive noses: That's what makes real trolls

Huge ears, distinctive knobby noses and usually a sizable tummy – in this respect, all the trolls at gartendekoparadies.de are similar. But everyone has their own character, which is reflected in their facial expressions. These crazy creatures are allowed to do everything that we shouldn't do in public: pick their noses and stick out their tongues , you-can-me , show yourself with a schnapps bottle , just swing the club or even show the infamous finger . But there are also really lovely trolls - even if they are extremely rare even on gartendekoparadies.de. For example, the troll who secretly hides a bouquet of flowers behind his back , or the troll who simply thinks everything is great and gives his thumbs up . Choose! Maybe you like the little guy who thinks he's a star and wants to rock the garden?

Humorous and idiosyncratic view of the home garden

Do you have a humorous, sometimes even idiosyncratic sense of decoration in your beloved areas around the house and yard? Then our trolls at gartendekoparadies.de are just right for you. The design and decoration of the garden, terrace or balcony can be playful and unconventional. Trolls as decoration also show a devotion to folklore, fairy tales, traditional stories and mythology, especially Nordic stories and legends. The non-conformist figures from a distant time represent freedom and light-heartedness - mysterious and mythical beings who pay no attention to social norms and ignore conventions. Your garden is your very own personal space – free from social constraints. Trolls serve as a form of artistic expression that questions conventions and creates playfulness and originality in the garden.

XXL troll: Grandma shows the middle finger
XXL troll with finger in nose

Trolls also have their own kingdom in the garden

Trolls are still very important in Scandinavia today - especially in Norway. Much of the Norwegian nature even has the word “troll” in its name. A mountain range is called Trollheimen (the home of the trolls); a ten meter long, thin rocky outcrop not far from Odda Trolltunga (the troll tongue ). The mysterious creatures are an integral part of the national cultural heritage and are therefore so closely linked to Norwegian identity that even large construction projects have been named after them. In 1936, a daring serpentine road was opened, it is called Trollstigen ( Troll Ladder ). Troll A is the largest gas production platform and largest drilling rig in the world. Antarctica is home to the Troll research station , the mountains surrounding it are called Trollvekja , Trollguten and Trolltinden - there can be no doubt who owns this piece of land . Such trolls also claim their own empire in your garden.

Trolls in Nordic fairy tales: everyone knows and loves them

Many old folk tales in Norway and other Scandinavian countries are about the beloved trolls. One of the first written sources that mention trolls is the famous book Edda from around 1220. In some stories, trolls are portrayed as enemies of the gods or people , while in other stories positive aspects of trolls can also be highlighted. Thanks to an adventurous duo named Asbjørnsen and Moe, many of these fairy tales and legends have survived to this day. Like the Brothers Grimm, they collected fairy tales from different parts of Norway in the 19th century. Trolls play the main role in many of these very popular stories. Most bedtime songs and adventure stories – which all Norwegian children know and love – are about the mysterious creatures and their adventures.

The Troll as Count Dracula
This troll says: "He's crazy!"

A fairy tale from Norway: The troll wedding with a happy ending

A fairy tale from Norway: A long time ago, the people of Melbustad went to the mountain pasture with their herd. Soon the animals became restless. A girl came and calmed her down. When she was alone with a dog on the mountain pasture, her lover suddenly appeared in front of her and spoke of a wedding. But something was strange. More and more people came together, set the tables with silver and served food. The wedding dress and crown were put on her. The dog, becoming suspicious, rushed to Melbustad and alerted the people. Her lover, armed with a shotgun, cautiously approached the hut. Through a crack he saw that trolls were present. When he entered the hut he found the girl in her bridal state, but the food had turned to moss and dung. Confused, she explained that she had thought he had been at the wedding. They married and hung the bridal jewelry in Melbustad as protection.

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