Bøyg

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The Bøyg (Norwegian : Bøygen, pronounced [ˈbœʏ(ɡ)] ), also referred to as the "Great Bøyg of Etnedal " is a legendary gnome-like creature in Scandinavian folklore. [1] [2]

It is a great troll from Telemark and Gudbrandsdalen. 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 of Per Gynt, the basis for Henrik Ibsen's play Peer Gynt . [3] [4]

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