Shrek's main villain was Duloc's Lord Farquaad ... Cinderella story from before it reached Europe, including one - the Greek story of Rhodopis - that dates back to roughly 7 BC.

When a green ogre named Shrek discovers his swamp has been 'swamped' with all sorts of fairytale creatures by the scheming Lord Farquaad, Shrek sets out with a very loud donkey by his side to ...