Definitions
- Referring to a person who posts inflammatory or off-topic messages on social media or online forums. - Describing a mythical creature from Scandinavian folklore, often depicted as large, ugly, and mischievous. - Talking about the act of fishing by trailing a baited line behind a moving boat.
- Describing a small, mischievous creature from European folklore, often depicted as ugly and malevolent. - Referring to a person who is greedy, selfish, or malicious. - Talking about a type of mythical creature in fantasy literature, often portrayed as cunning and dangerous.
List of Similarities
- 1Both trolls and goblins are mythical creatures from folklore.
- 2Both can be depicted as mischievous or malevolent.
- 3Both have been popularized in modern media, such as literature, film, and games.
What is the difference?
- 1Appearance: Trolls are often depicted as large and ugly, while goblins are usually small and ugly.
- 2Behavior: Trolls are often portrayed as slow-witted and simple-minded, while goblins are cunning and dangerous.
- 3Usage: Troll is commonly used in online contexts, while goblin is more often used in fantasy literature and gaming.
- 4Connotation: Troll has a negative connotation associated with online harassment, while goblin can be used to describe a person's behavior or personality.
Remember this!
Troll and goblin are both mythical creatures from folklore, but they differ in origin, appearance, behavior, usage, and connotation. Trolls are often associated with online harassment and are depicted as slow-witted and simple-minded, while goblins are usually portrayed as cunning and dangerous and are more commonly used in fantasy literature and gaming.
