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Herr Mannelig (Or: Herr Mannerlig) is a medieval Swedish ballad that tells the story of a desperate mountain troll who wishes to become human. The troll believes that by marrying Sir Mannelig (Herr Mannelig) she would become a human. She showers him with gifts but he perpetually refuses her, especially considering her lack of Christianity.
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