Golem
Golems are depicted as inanimate objects, such as clay or mud, that have been resurrected to perform specific Jewish folklore tasks. A golem is said to be built to protect Jews from antisemitic attacks in some legends. According to legend, golems are incredibly loyal and will follow instructions to the letter, so their creators had to be extremely cautious about what they wanted them to do.
Ogre
Ogres appear in myths and legends worldwide, and while the term “ogre” comes from the ancient Etruscan god Orcus, the beast itself comes from the man-eating god. Because of Shrek, many of us are familiar with ogres, but Shrek isn’t your typical ogre. Ogres are large, heavy, and hairy creatures with a voracious appetite. They’re depicted as either dull and dimwitted or brutal, but who knows? They could be layered like an onion.