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:Havgast, Havgufa, Havgygre, Kraken, Sjøgygre
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== References ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 06:56, 26 April 2021



sjøhorv • Gigantic creature (as large as small islands) that feasts on fish and sailors alike. A sjøhorv has spikes as big as masts on its back. The creature is mentioned in the Norwegian 13th century book Konungs skuggsiá as an immense whale called 'havguven' (Kongespeilet) [1].


Country of origin
Norway
Synonyms
Havgast, Havgufa, Havgygre, Kraken, Sjøgygre
Based on

References

  1. Brøgger, A.W. (trl.), Kongespeilet. H. Aschehoug & Co. (W. Nygaard). Oslo 1947, p. 26.