Kraken, legendary sea monster
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Kraken, legendary sea monster of Scandinavian and Norwegian lore, perhaps imagined from sightings ofgiant squids and octopi. Sailors have discussed giant sea monsters for thousands of years, and Danish historian Erik Pontoppidan described the kraken (as well as sea serpents and mermaids) in detail
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The Origins of 5 Famous Sea Monsters and Water Legends
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Did Pirates Believe in Sea Monsters?
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Top 10 Most Legendary Sea Monsters
The tentacled kraken may be most familiar to children from the recent film, “Clash of the Titans.” But this giant sea monster has a long history of
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Drawing the Kraken and Other Sea Monsters (Drawing Legendary Monsters)
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Release the Kraken: A Deep Dive into the Legendary Sea Monster
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The Kraken - Exploring the Origins Behind the Legendary Sea Monster
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Kraken - Fearsome Giant Sea Monster of Norse Legend • Greek Gods & Goddesses
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Kraken, legendary sea monster
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The Kraken, The World's Largest Legendary Sea Monster
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Sea monsters and their inspiration: serpents, mermaids, the kraken and more
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15 Kraken Facts and Myths to Unleash In Conversation – GENERATION EXORCIST
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The Legendary Kraken: The Real Animal Behind the Monster
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The real-life origins of the legendary Kraken