Jötunn

Jötunn are the eternal enemies of the Norse gods in almost all Norse mythology and folk tales, they are better known as "Frost Giants" in the modern world but much like trolls were traditionally seen as a collective group of many different entities who banded together under the common goal of opposing the Norse gods and seeking harm for both the deities and mankind.

Many jötunn also symbolized the harsh winters, raging storms, volcanic eruptions and changing of seasons that ancient people had to endure - thus they were often seen as large, barbaric humanoids with powers over the elements and a grudge against Odin's rule : having their own frozen wastelands to rule over but always seeking ways to conquer and pillage other worlds.

The term has become a catch-all phrase for any kind of giant, troll or ogre in Norse mythology.