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Gigantic creature (as large as small islands) that feasts on fish and sailors alike. Has spikes as big as masts on its back. The creature is mentioned in the 13<sup>th</sup> century book ''Konungs skuggsiá'' (Kongespeilet) <ref>Brøgger, A.W. (trl.), Kongespeilet. H. Aschehoug & Co. (W. Nygaard). Oslo 1947, p. 26.</ref>. | Gigantic creature (as large as small islands) that feasts on fish and sailors alike. Has spikes as big as masts on its back. The creature is mentioned in the 13<sup>th</sup> century book ''Konungs skuggsiá'' as 'havguven' (Kongespeilet) <ref>Brøgger, A.W. (trl.), Kongespeilet. H. Aschehoug & Co. (W. Nygaard). Oslo 1947, p. 26.</ref>. | ||
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Revision as of 13:40, 14 January 2021
Country of origin:
Norway
Synonyms:
Havgufa, Kraken
Description:
Gigantic creature (as large as small islands) that feasts on fish and sailors alike. Has spikes as big as masts on its back. The creature is mentioned in the 13th century book Konungs skuggsiá as 'havguven' (Kongespeilet) [1].
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References
- ↑ Brøgger, A.W. (trl.), Kongespeilet. H. Aschehoug & Co. (W. Nygaard). Oslo 1947, p. 26.
