'Giant Squid'
Krakens are legendary sea monsters of gigantic size, said to have dwelled off the coasts of Norway and Iceland. The sheer size and fearsome appearance attributed to the beasts have made them common ocean-dwelling monsters in various fictional works.
These creatures would have many tentacles or arms and are mostly known to attack ships and boats. They are generally described as an octopus or squid. According to some tales, the Kraken was so huge that its body could be mistaken for an island. Although the Kraken was usually described as a giant octopus or squid, it has also been described as a "crab-like" creature. It was believed to cause large whirlpools.
An example of the destruction a kraken causes is shown in the clip below:
The myth of the Kraken is believed by many historians to have originated from the giant squid. The giant squid can reach 18 meters in length and has been rarely seen by humans as it lives in very deep waters.
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Mythological Creatures
FantasyA bunch of different supernatural and mythical creatures that I find interesting and hope you do too! *Partially inspired by Teen Wolf. Any suggestions of any other supernatural/mythical creatures are welcome.
