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"man-eating giant of fairy tales and popular legends," 1713, hogre (in a translation of a French version of the Arabian Nights), from French ogre, first used in Perrault's "Contes," 1697, and perhaps formed by him from a dialectal variant of Italian orco "demon, monster," from Latin Orcus "Hades," which is of unknown origin. In English, more literary than colloquial. The conjecture that it is from Byzantine Ogur "Hungarian" or some other version of that people's name (perhaps via confusion with the bloodthirsty Huns), lacks historical evidence. Related: Ogrish; ogreish; ogrishness; ogreishness. | "man-eating giant of fairy tales and popular legends," 1713, hogre (in a translation of a French version of the Arabian Nights), from French ogre, first used in Perrault's "Contes," 1697, and perhaps formed by him from a dialectal variant of Italian orco "demon, monster," from Latin Orcus "Hades," which is of unknown origin. In English, more literary than colloquial. The conjecture that it is from Byzantine Ogur "Hungarian" or some other version of that people's name (perhaps via confusion with the bloodthirsty Huns), lacks historical evidence. Related: Ogrish; ogreish; ogrishness; ogreishness. | ||
also from 1713 | also from 1713 | ||
[SOURCE: https://www.etymonline.com/word/ogre] | |||
==Dungeon's and Dragons Ogre== | ==Dungeon's and Dragons Ogre== | ||
The hide of ogres varies from dull blackish-brawn to dead yellow. Rare specimens are a sickly violet in color. Their warty bumps are often of different color - or at least darker than their hides. Hair is blackish-blue to dull dark green. Eyes are purple with white pupils. Teeth are black or orange, as are talons. Ogres wear any sort of skins or furs. They care for their arms and armor reasonably well. The life span of an ogre is not less than 90 years. <ref>Gygax, Gary. Monsters Manual. TSR. 1977, p. 75</ref> | "The hide of ogres varies from dull blackish-brawn to dead yellow. Rare specimens are a sickly violet in color. Their warty bumps are often of different color - or at least darker than their hides. Hair is blackish-blue to dull dark green. Eyes are purple with white pupils. Teeth are black or orange, as are talons. Ogres wear any sort of skins or furs. They care for their arms and armor reasonably well. The life span of an ogre is not less than 90 years." <ref>Gygax, Gary. Monsters Manual. TSR. 1977, p. 75</ref> | ||
"Ogres can be found in virtually any terrain, including subterranean places. They are ugly-tempered and voracious. Ogres are also fond of treasure, and they will sometimes be found serving as mercenaries in the ranks of [[orc]] tribes or evil clerics or joining with [[gnoll]]s for a profitable raid. Ogres mingle freely with [[troll]]s and some giants, and they are at times enslaved by certain demons. "<ref>Gygax, Gary. Monsters Manual. TSR. 1977, p. 75</ref> | |||
==Warcraft's Ogre== | |||
Unlike the D&D's Ogres, the Warcraft Ogres do not work well with [[Orc]]s, as their hatred of the Orcs second only to their towards humans. | |||
"The Ogres came through the portal that brought the Ores to this land. Their blood hatred of the Ores remains second only to their hatred of humans. They are a vicious opponent, with the strength to rip off a warrior's limbs should they so choose. The Ogres favor huge, spiked clubs that they use to bash in the skulls of their enemies and t( bring down the large prey they hunt. Ogres favor lands not frequented by the Ores, and are seldom seen near the encampments." <ref>Warcraft: Orcs and Humans Manual. 1994, p. 31</ref> | |||
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Ogres are large, hideous ,man-like legendary monsters that eats human beings, especially children and infants. Ogres frequently appear in folklore, mythology and fiction through the world, as well in many classic, and modern, works of literature, and are heavily associated with fairy tales and legends.
Etymology
ogress (n.) "a female ogre," 1713;
"man-eating giant of fairy tales and popular legends," 1713, hogre (in a translation of a French version of the Arabian Nights), from French ogre, first used in Perrault's "Contes," 1697, and perhaps formed by him from a dialectal variant of Italian orco "demon, monster," from Latin Orcus "Hades," which is of unknown origin. In English, more literary than colloquial. The conjecture that it is from Byzantine Ogur "Hungarian" or some other version of that people's name (perhaps via confusion with the bloodthirsty Huns), lacks historical evidence. Related: Ogrish; ogreish; ogrishness; ogreishness. also from 1713
[SOURCE: https://www.etymonline.com/word/ogre]
Dungeon's and Dragons Ogre
"The hide of ogres varies from dull blackish-brawn to dead yellow. Rare specimens are a sickly violet in color. Their warty bumps are often of different color - or at least darker than their hides. Hair is blackish-blue to dull dark green. Eyes are purple with white pupils. Teeth are black or orange, as are talons. Ogres wear any sort of skins or furs. They care for their arms and armor reasonably well. The life span of an ogre is not less than 90 years." [1]
"Ogres can be found in virtually any terrain, including subterranean places. They are ugly-tempered and voracious. Ogres are also fond of treasure, and they will sometimes be found serving as mercenaries in the ranks of orc tribes or evil clerics or joining with gnolls for a profitable raid. Ogres mingle freely with trolls and some giants, and they are at times enslaved by certain demons. "[2]
Warcraft's Ogre
Unlike the D&D's Ogres, the Warcraft Ogres do not work well with Orcs, as their hatred of the Orcs second only to their towards humans.
"The Ogres came through the portal that brought the Ores to this land. Their blood hatred of the Ores remains second only to their hatred of humans. They are a vicious opponent, with the strength to rip off a warrior's limbs should they so choose. The Ogres favor huge, spiked clubs that they use to bash in the skulls of their enemies and t( bring down the large prey they hunt. Ogres favor lands not frequented by the Ores, and are seldom seen near the encampments." [3]