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Gigantic creature (as large as small islands) that feasts on fish and sailors alike. A Sjøhorv as spikes as big as masts on its back. The creature is mentioned in the Norwegian 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>. | Gigantic creature (as large as small islands) that feasts on fish and sailors alike. A Sjøhorv as spikes as big as masts on its back. The creature is mentioned in the Norwegian 13<sup>th</sup> century book ''Konungs skuggsiá'' as an immense [[Whale (generic)|whale]] called '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 13:43, 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. A Sjøhorv as 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].
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References
- ↑ Brøgger, A.W. (trl.), Kongespeilet. H. Aschehoug & Co. (W. Nygaard). Oslo 1947, p. 26.
