Giants and Trolls

Ymir is the primordial giant in Norse mythology, from whose body the world was created.

Hrungnir is the giant who possesses a heart made of stone and challenges Thor to a duel.

Jack steals the hen that lays golden eggs from the giant's castle.

The troll in the story is simply referred to as 'the troll' and is known for its fierce and intimidating nature.

Shelob is the giant spider who dwells in the tunnels beneath Mirkwood and is a formidable opponent for Frodo and Sam.

Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum is the name of the giant who kidnaps the princess and utters the famous line, 'Fee-fi-fo-fum, I smell the blood of an Englishman.'

Fenrir is the giant wolf who kills Odin during the events of Ragnarok, the Norse apocalypse.

Giant Frost is the character who challenges the boy to a series of tasks, including eating an entire ox in one sitting.

Fluffy is the three-headed dog that Hagrid acquired and placed as a guardian for the Chamber of Secrets.

Cormoran is the giant who is tricked by Jack into falling to his death from the beanstalk.

Gargantua is the giant who possesses the magical goose that lays golden eggs.

Vafthrudnir is the giant who challenges Odin to a riddle contest, where Odin ultimately emerges victorious.

Cornelius is the giant toad who attempts to marry Thumbelina against her will.

Dagda is the giant who possesses a magical harp that can control the weather and emotions.

Fee-Fi-Fo-Fum is the giant who is tricked and defeated by the brave little tailor.