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The Kraken is a legendary Norwegian sea monster with arms 1/4 mile long.

Appearance

The Kraken (/ˈkreɪkən/ or /ˈkrɑːkən/)^[1] is a legendary sea monster of large proportions that is said to dwell off the coasts of Norway and Greenland. The legend may have originated from sightings of giant squid that are estimated to grow to 12–15 m (40–50 ft) in length, including the tentacles.^[2][3] The sheer size and fearsome appearance attributed to the kraken have made it a common ocean-dwelling monster in various fictional works. The kraken also eats relative fish in the seas as well as crill and humans.

Kraken have been mistaken for North Atlantic giant octopi that regularly come up against sperm whales. The problem with this assumption is that the Kraken as a mythological figure is much larger than even the 30-foot long giant squid. However, squids having no skeleton thus no growth limit, some assume that 100 to 150 ft long -or more- specimen could explain all the legends, testimonies and large wounds observed on old sperm whales. A massive, 60 foot tentacle that washed ashore in the late 1800's suggests that there may be massive squids lurking in the bowels of our seas. See the extensive studies of famous cryptozoologist Bernard Heuvelmans on the matter.

Powers & Abilities

Longevity - Though not truly immortal, the Kraken has an infinite lifespan and is not subject to old age.

Superior Supernatural Strength - Being a giant creature, the Kraken is a creature of staggering Titanic strength. It can tear apart whole fleets of ships. It has been seen to lift ships high into the air with its limbs. It can squash humans and rip apart cities with its might.
Amphibiousness - The Kraken can survive on both land and underwater.

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-The '''Kraken''' (/ˈkreɪkən/ or /ˈkrɑːkən/)<sup>[1]</sup> is a legendary sea monster of large proportions that is said to dwell off the coasts of Norway andGreenland. The legend may have originated from sightings of giant squid that are estimated to grow to 12–15 m (40–50 ft) in length, including the tentacles.<sup>[2][3]</sup> The sheer size and fearsome appearance attributed to the kraken have made it a common ocean-dwelling monster in various fictional works.
+The '''Kraken''' (/ˈkreɪkən/ or /ˈkrɑːkən/)<sup>[1]</sup> is a legendary sea monster of large proportions that is said to dwell off the coasts of Norway and Greenland. The legend may have originated from sightings of giant squid that are estimated to grow to 12–15 m (40–50 ft) in length, including the tentacles.<sup>[2][3]</sup> The sheer size and fearsome appearance attributed to the kraken have made it a common ocean-dwelling monster in various fictional works. The kraken also eats relative fish in the seas as well as crill and humans.
 Kraken have been mistaken for North Atlantic giant octopi that regularly come up against sperm whales. The problem with this assumption is that the Kraken as a mythological figure is much larger than even the 30-foot long giant squid. However, squids having no skeleton thus no growth limit, some assume that 100 to 150 ft long -or more- specimen could explain all the legends, testimonies and large wounds observed on old sperm whales. A massive, 60 foot tentacle that washed ashore in the late 1800's suggests that there may be massive squids lurking in the bowels of our seas. See the extensive studies of famous cryptozoologist Bernard Heuvelmans on the matter.