Kraken

A kraken is a huge mythical sea creature. In Scandinavian and Norwegian mythology, kraken lived off the coasts of Norway, Greenland, and Iceland. 

Literary works discussed this mysterious sea monster as far back as 1180, according to paleontologist Rodrigo Brincalepe Salvador. The first known sighting was in 1769.

The legend may actually have originated from sightings of real giant squid. They are estimated to grow to 13 meters (40 feet) or more, including the tentacles.

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 Giant squid

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