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  1. Ogre - Wikipedia

    In mythology, ogres are often depicted as inhumanly large, tall, and having a disproportionately large head, abundant hair, unusually colored skin, a voracious appetite, and a strong body. …

  2. Ogre | Folklore, Giant, & Monster | Britannica

    ogre, a hideous giant represented in fairy tales and folklore as feeding on human beings. The word gained popularity from its use in the late 17th century by Charles Perrault, the author of …

  3. Ogre: Mythical Creature Overview - Mythical Encyclopedia

    Ogres are mythical creatures that are often depicted as large, brutish, and fearsome beings. They are usually several times bigger than humans and are closely related to giants. Ogres have a …

  4. Ogre - Forgotten Realms Wiki

    Ogres were known to typically associate with goblinoids, orcs, and their fellow giant-kin trolls. In the social structure of the giants, the Ordning, ogres were considered the lowest-ranked of all …

  5. OGRE Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Dec 9, 2016 · The meaning of OGRE is a hideous giant of fairy tales and folklore that feeds on human beings : monster. How to use ogre in a sentence.

  6. Ogre – Mythos Anthology

    Depicted as large, brutish, and often cannibalistic, the Ogre embodies the fear of the monstrous “other”—an oversized, gluttonous being who preys on the weak. Unlike more complex mythical …

  7. Ogre - Mythical Creatures & Beasts

    Uncover new creature lore, rare folklore, fresh illustrations, and deeper mysteries from MythicalCreaturesandBeasts. Ogres and Giants – Kin or Rivals? The term Ogre first appeared …

  8. Ogre - Description, History, Myths and Interpretations

    Aug 5, 2018 · Ogres are known for their extreme hunger of human flesh. They are gruesome beasts that are feared by all – but especially mothers of infants and young children.

  9. Ogre - New World Encyclopedia

    They are not always malicious; while there are stories of ogres that kidnap and eat children, terrorize villages, and even guard hordes of treasures or mystical secrets, they are sometimes …

  10. Ogre (mythology) | Research Starters | EBSCO Research

    Ogres are often characterized by their large size and proportions, grotesque features, and unpleasant behaviors and mannerisms, which include greed, violence, and gluttony. They …