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title: Ogre
description: A fantastic monster from European legends.
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A wicked giant of limited intelligence common to numerous mythological tales, especially the legends of northern Europe. The term ogre, by extension, is often used to refer to cruel or ill-tempered people.

The animated film "Shrek" recreates the traditional image of the ogre in a parodic tone, transforming him into the hero of the story.

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