Classic Scandinavian Folk Tales
- The Three Billy Goats Gruff
- A classic example of cunning, talking, and human-like animals vs. a not-so-smart troll.
- Prince Lindworm
- Another story of a human outwitting a creature
- The Giant Who Had No Heart in His Body
- A great example of a hero rescuing a princess after she is kidnapped by an evil creature.
- The Seven Foals
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