Himilco described his journeys as quite harrowing, repeatedly reporting sea monsters and seaweed, likely in order to deter Greek rivals from competing on their new trade routes.
Himilcón describiu as súas viaxes como travesías aterradoras, informando repetidamente da presenza de monstros mariños e algas que impedían a viaxe, probablemente para desalentar os navegantes gregos que trataban de competir nas súas rotas comerciais.