Ogre

usgb/ˈəʊɡər/
noun

A large, frightening monster in stories, often eating humans.

In the fairy tale, the ogre was turned into a mouse.
Visual representation of "ogre" - A large, frightening monster in stories, often eating humans.

Often appears as...

  • blue ogre
  • giant ogre

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Storybook Fear

In stories, ogres are often symbols of terror designed to scare characters and readers.

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As the children entered the dark forest, they feared the ogre might be lurking nearby.
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Not Always Evil

While typically menacing, some tales portray ogres in a more sympathetic or humorous light.

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The ogre in the story surprised everyone with his kind heart.
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Magical Beings

Ogres are often associated with magic, either possessing powers or being vulnerable to it.

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The wizard cast a spell to subdue the ogre's strength.
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