Kraken

A kraken is a huge mythical sea creature. In Scandinavian and Norwegian mythology[1], 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.[2] The first known sighting was in 1769.

The legend may actually have originated from sightings of real giant squid.[3][4] They are estimated to grow to 13 meters (40 feet) or more, including the tentacles.[5]

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  1. ↑ "Kraken | legendary sea monster | Britannica". www.britannica.com. 2025-08-11. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  2. ↑ Fox, Alex. "The Legend, the History and the Science Behind Seattle's New Hockey Team Name". Smithsonian Magazine. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  3. ↑ Staff, N. P. R. (2013-01-13). "The Kraken Is Real: Scientist Films First Footage Of A Giant Squid". NPR. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  4. ↑ "Sea monsters and their inspiration: serpents, mermaids, the kraken and more | Natural History Museum". www.nhm.ac.uk. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
  5. ↑ "Giant squid | Description, Size, & Facts | Britannica". www.britannica.com. 2025-09-03. Retrieved 2025-09-14.


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