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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. 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.

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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. 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. (en)
  • Le Grand Courbe (en norvégien Bøygen, API : /bøyj/), parfois nommé Le Grand Courbe d'Etnedal, est un troll dans le folklore scandinave du Royaume de Gudbrandsdal et de Telemark. Il se présente comme un obstacle pour les voyageurs sous la forme d'un serpent géant et gluant. Le Grand Courbe est un personnage essentiel du Peer Gynt d'Henrik Ibsen (fr)
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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. 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. (en)
  • Le Grand Courbe (en norvégien Bøygen, API : /bøyj/), parfois nommé Le Grand Courbe d'Etnedal, est un troll dans le folklore scandinave du Royaume de Gudbrandsdal et de Telemark. Il se présente comme un obstacle pour les voyageurs sous la forme d'un serpent géant et gluant. Le Grand Courbe est un personnage essentiel du Peer Gynt d'Henrik Ibsen (fr)
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  • Bøyg (en)
  • Le Grand Courbe (fr)
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