Sjøhorv

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Country of origin

Norway

Synonyms

Havgast, Havgufa, Havgygre, Kraken, Sjøgygre

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 13^th century book Konungs skuggsiá as an immense whale called 'havguven' (Kongespeilet) .