The Kraken is a legendary sea creature of gargantuan size, said to have been seen off the coasts of Norway and Iceland.
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Kraken may also refer to:
The Kraken is a legendary sea creature of gargantuan size, said to have been seen off the coasts of Norway and Iceland.
Kraken may also refer to:
A Cyclops is a one-eyed monster in Greek mythology.
Hyperion may refer to:
Titan most often refers to:
Medusa is one of the three Gorgons in Greek mythology.
Abyss may refer to:
Raptor(s) or RAPTOR may refer to:
Sea monsters are beings from folklore believed to dwell in the sea and are often imagined to be of immense size. Marine monsters can take many forms, including sea dragons, sea serpents, or tentacled beasts. They can be slimy and scaly and are often pictured threatening ships or spouting jets of water. The definition of a "monster" is subjective; further, some sea monsters may have been based on scientifically accepted creatures, such as whales and types of giant and colossal squid.
Mantis is the common name of any insect in the order Mantodea, also commonly known as praying mantises.
Hydra generally refers to:
Leviathan is a Biblical sea monster.
Tiamat is a deity in Babylonian mythology.
A vortex is a dynamic phenomenon of fluids.
The giant squid's elusive nature and fearsome appearance have long made it a popular subject of legends and folk tales. Its popularity as an image continues today with references and depictions in literature, film, television, and video games.
References to the fictional kraken are found in film, literature, television, and other popular culture forms.
Behemoth is a creature from the Book of Job, a book from the Hebrew Bible.
The mythology relating to this subject arises from Ancient Middle East and Jewish origins. The Hebrew monster Leviathan found in the Book of Job has in particular given rise to many incarnations in popular culture, film, and literature. However, this article includes subjects with no direct connection to ancient sources.
Mummies are commonly featured in horror genres as undead creatures wrapped in bandages. Similar undead include skeletons and zombies.
The gargoyle is a fantasy and horror monster inspired by the gargoyle architectural element. While they were believed in mythology to frighten away evil spirits, the idea of such statues physically coming to life is a more recent notion. Like golems, they are usually made of magically animated or transformed stone, but have animal or chimera traits and are often guardians of a place such as a cathedral or castle. They can also be depicted as vessels for demonic possession or as a living species resembling statues.