KRAKEN - THE GIANT SQUID

A fascinating creature, the Kraken is a legendary sea monster of giant size that is said to dwell off the coasts of Norway and Greenland. Several authors over the years have postulated that the legend originated from sightings of giant squids that may grow to 12–15 meters (40–50 feet) in length, despite the fact that the creature in the original tales was not described as having tentacles and more closely resembled a whale or crab. 
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