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Ogre (other)
An ogre is a large, hideous monster of mythology, folklore and fiction. Ogre may also refer to: Comics and manga * Ogre (comics) * Ogre (Marvel Comics), a Marvel Comics character, first appearing in ''X-Men'' in 1967 * Ogre (DC Comics), a DC Comics genetically-engineered character, first appearing in ''Batman'' in 1996 * O.G.R.E. (comics), acronym used by two fictional villain organizations in DC Comics' ''Aquaman'' * Ogre (Rave Master), Ogre (''Rave Master''), an antagonist in the Japanese manga/anime series Gaming Game series *''Ogre Battle'', a series of tactical role-playing video games Game titles *Ogre (board game), ''Ogre'' (board game), a tabletop wargame * Ogre (video game), ''Ogre'' (video game), a 1986 computer game released by Origin Systems Game elements * Ogre (Dungeons & Dragons), Ogre (''Dungeons & Dragons''), a fictional monster found in the ''Dungeons & Dragons'' roleplaying game * Ogre (Warhammer), Ogre (''Warhammer''), a fictional race found in ''W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ogre
An ogre (feminine: ogress) is a legendary monster depicted as a large, hideous, man-like being that eats ordinary human beings, especially infants and children. Ogres frequently feature in mythology, folklore, and fiction throughout the world. They appear in many classic works of literature, and are most often associated in fairy tales and legend with a taste for infants. 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. Ogres are closely linked with giants and with human cannibals in mythology. In both folklore and fiction, giants are often given ogrish traits (such as the giants in "Jack and the Beanstalk" and "Jack the Giant Killer", the Giant Despair in ''The Pilgrim's Progress'', and the Jötunn of Norse mythology); while ogres may be given giant-like traits. Famous examples of ogres in folklore include the ogre in " Puss in Boots" an ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
