Fauns and Trolls research

Carol rose    2000.                        Giants, Monsters and Dragons.                 California

Faun

 In this book there is not much written about the Faun in this book. It simply said that the Faun is the offspring of a Demigod called Faunus (further research). The Faun is semi-human, half goat and half human, specifically human males. And that they are likened to ‘Satyrs’ (further research) and they are the guardians of the wild.  

Satyrs

The same book describes Satyrs as a hybrid humanoid creature from Greek mythology. Originally depicted the same as The Faun, male upper body and head and legs of a goat. Many different types of Satyrs were described including some that breathed through a hole in their chests and with no nose. The most recent description of Satyrs was that of a creature with a human head, pointy ears, horns and a hairy body and legs. They were led by a drunken master ‘Silenus’. 
Satyrs lived in the woods, mountains and countryside – much like fairies. It is because of their choice of habitat that they were known in some places as ‘Silvani’ or Forest people, they were renowned for pursuing nymphs, rudeness and playing pranks, their response to humans was very unpredictable and could be extremely harmful.

Troll

 The Troll originates from Scandinavia, however variations of with differences in characteristics and appearance have been recorded in other countries with troll’s in their folklore. They were noted to have a lot of hair and be very ugly. They were also described as ogres or giant like which were very hateful, however in some parts their women were described as being beautiful. They live in communities under the hills. Trolls hate loud noises and villages drove them away by ringing their church bells. They were very malicious creatures and have been known to steal women and children for cannibalistic purposes or slavery. They could only be seen between dusk and dawn because the sun caused them to turn to stone. It has been said that ancient standing stones are the remainder of trolls caught in the sun.  (see image right)

Many different versions of trolls come from throughout the world, however many of their visible characteristics remain the same. In literature the most well known version of the troll is probably from J.R.R Tolkiens ‘Lord of the Rings’ and even The Grimm Brothers ‘Three Billy goats Gruff’








References:

satyr-faun - Google images [online] last accessed on 18th December 2012 - https://www.google.co.uk/search?num=10&hl=en&safe=off&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1280&bih=666&q=fauns&oq=fauns&gs_l=img.3..0l3j0i5j0i24l3j0i10i24l3.391.974.0.1119.5.5.0.0.0.0.102.367.4j1.5.0...0.0...1ac.1.TDM-IXtlHR0#hl=en&safe=off&tbo=d&site=imghp&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=evil+faun&oq=evil+faun&gs_l=img.3..0.59201.60580.6.60802.9.9.0.0.0.0.163.751.6j3.9.0...0.0...1c.1.MW8nYLYA8ZQ&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.1355534169,d.Yms&fp=e0a3f6b714b94685&bpcl=40096503&biw=1280&bih=666&imgrc=http%253A%252F%252Fopenbooksociety.com%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2012%252F09%252Fsatyr-faun.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fopenbooksociety.com%252Farticle%252Fsatyrs-fauns-mythical-creatures-throughout-history%252Fsatyr-faun%252F%3BYYH3oe4W4pybqM%3BvkWC2WmNUZEFgM%3A%3B117494581454074646023%3B595%3B429

Satyr/ Narnia fans - Google images [online] last accessed on 18th December 2012 on https://www.google.co.uk/search?num=10&hl=en&safe=off&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1280&bih=666&q=fauns&oq=fauns&gs_l=img.3..0l3j0i5j0i24l3j0i10i24l3.391.974.0.1119.5.5.0.0.0.0.102.367.4j1.5.0...0.0...1ac.1.TDM-IXtlHR0#hl=en&safe=off&tbo=d&site=imghp&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=satyr&oq=satyr&gs_l=img.3..0l5j0i10j0l4.61368.62300.10.62809.5.5.0.0.0.0.137.435.3j2.5.0...0.0...1c.1.DQL8ddU-FQQ&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.1355534169,d.Yms&fp=e0a3f6b714b94685&bpcl=40096503&biw=1280&bih=666&imgrc=http%253A%252F%252Fnarniafans.s3.amazonaws.com%252Fwp-content%252Fuploads%252F2007%252F09%252Fpc_satyr1_9-24-07.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.narniafans.com%252Farchives%252Ftag%252Fsatyr%3BM2PXOwc6Vna0FM%3BAXF94WB1w0XeoM%3A%3B117494581454074646023%3B1405%3B1080

Troll - Google images [online] last accessed on 18th December 2012 on https://www.google.co.uk/search?num=10&hl=en&safe=off&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1280&bih=666&q=fauns&oq=fauns&gs_l=img.3..0l3j0i5j0i24l3j0i10i24l3.391.974.0.1119.5.5.0.0.0.0.102.367.4j1.5.0...0.0...1ac.1.TDM-IXtlHR0#hl=en&safe=off&tbo=d&site=imghp&tbm=isch&q=evil+trolls&revid=1202625347&sa=X&ei=CozQUJOgM6SY0QXWo4DgBw&ved=0CG4QgxY&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.1355534169,d.Yms&fp=e0a3f6b714b94685&bpcl=40096503&biw=1280&bih=666&imgrc=http%253A%252F%252F25.media.tumblr.com%252Ftumblr_mauev56lqP1rrr6fso1_400.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fdjcblog.tumblr.com%252Fpost%252F32431925452%252Fmonsters-that-scared-steve-as-a-kid-trolls-when%3BgWjOaApqnyfbTM%3Bf_IccsHyo5QA5M%3A%3B117494581454074646023%3B394%3B406

Standing stone - Google Images [online] last accessed on 18th December 2012 on https://www.google.co.uk/search?num=10&hl=en&safe=off&site=imghp&tbm=isch&source=hp&biw=1280&bih=666&q=fauns&oq=fauns&gs_l=img.3..0l3j0i5j0i24l3j0i10i24l3.391.974.0.1119.5.5.0.0.0.0.102.367.4j1.5.0...0.0...1ac.1.TDM-IXtlHR0#hl=en&safe=off&tbo=d&site=imghp&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=standing+stone+of+the+north&oq=standing+stone+of+the+north&gs_l=img.3...28575.29892.19.30050.13.12.0.0.0.0.160.1002.7j5.12.0...0.0...1c.1.RZ68IF4X1es&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.&bvm=bv.1355534169,d.Yms&fp=e0a3f6b714b94685&bpcl=40096503&biw=1280&bih=666&imgrc=http%253A%252F%252Fs0.geograph.org.uk%252Fphotos%252F00%252F28%252F002859_d63572d7.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.geograph.org.uk%252Fphoto%252F2859%3BeDL87xoDv7UgaM%3BoiXHTv8e15NM5M%3A%3B117494581454074646023%3B640%3B480