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An illustration of the Bøyg

An illustration of the Bøyg

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.

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It is a great troll from Telemark and Gudbrandsdalen. It is commonly characterized as a giant, slimy serpent which it stands as a hindrance to travelers. The name means 'bend', 'twist' or 'curve'.

Some variants of it's name include Bøjgen, Bojgen, Bøygen and Boygen.