But when were giant squids discovered, and why did it take so long to find the real-life "Kraken"? Let's find out. Do sea monsters actually exist? If they do, these are the ones most likely to be ...

as they explore the real-life inspiration behind fantastic sea monsters of yore that are lurking in the Museum's wet collections. Originating in Scandinavian folklore, the kraken is usually depicted ...

We can’t have a list of mythical sea creatures without including the Kraken ... mythical sea monsters? While you won’t have ...

kraken aren’t terrible monsters from the sea who destroy our sailing ships and munch on our sailors. They’re kind and helpful. It’s the mermaids who are the real demons. That’s the upside ...

which inspired the kraken, a legendary sea monster that attacked ships and pulled them to the depths, as well as science fiction author Jules Verne's underwater behemoth. "Most importantly ...