Origin of Shrek
Shrek is a computer generated movie produced by dream works in 2001 and jump started a series of Shrek movies that were a big hit. the legend of Shrek originated from a book “Shrek” by William steig. although it is loosely based upon the book it is where the legend originated although in German Shrek ,or schreck means fear or fright which fits the peoples portrayal of him. he is an ogre a mythical creature.