Orc
Orcs Defined
What In The Middle-Earth Is An Orc, Anyway? Many people may have seen the recent Lord of the Rings movies and wondered, “What the heck are those ugly green guys?” Those ugly green guys are Orcs. They are typically shown … Continue reading →
Tolkien’s Orcs
Long before Tolkein thought of constructing his own fantasy world of Middle Earth, he was a student of English literature, folklore, and mythology. Many of the creatures and demons who made their way into The Hobbit and The Rings Trilogy … Continue reading →
Other Fictional Orcs
Orcs From Near and Far Orcs first appeared in the fantasy series by Tolkien set in Middle Earth. The orcs of Middle Earth were a numerous, twisted race that were employed in the armies of the Dark Lord Sauron. They … Continue reading →
Ogres And Orcs, Differences, Similiarities
Ogres & Orcs – Like Apples n’ Oranges? Which are which? Orcs are known to be brutal and mindless but noble and honorable (to allies) while Ogres are know to be ugly, very large, and warlike with great strength. You … Continue reading →
Japanese Oni
Oni – The Japanese Flavor of Orc? People all over the world have their monsters. They can be large or small, beautiful or hideous, playful or hateful, comical or malicious. They share some common characteristics, and sometimes even appear in … Continue reading →
