Folklore beasts (5)

I believe the answer is:

ogres

(Other definitions for ogres that I've seen before include "Formidable people" , "Man-eating giants of folklore" , "intimidating people" , "Terrifying types" , "Beasts" .)

I've seen this clue in the LA Times.

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