TheBøyg (Norwegian:Bøygen,pronounced[ˈbœʏ(ɡ)]), also referred to as the "Great Bøyg ofEtnedal" is a legendary gnome-like creature inScandinavian folklore.[1][2]
It is a greattroll fromTelemark andGudbrandsdalen. It is commonly characterized as a giant, slimy serpent which stands as a hindrance to travellers. The name means 'bend', 'twist' or 'curve'. It appears in the fairy-tale ofPer Gynt, the basis forHenrik Ibsen's playPeer Gynt.[3][4]
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