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Amount mythological creature turns out to really exist, at least having a match with what scientists discovered. Kraken is definitely included in it. A mythological creature is a figure who is believed in stories from generation to generation so that it becomes a kind of legend. A simple example is Dragon.
Okay seconds, let’s dissect the creatures one by one mythology who believed his truth. Melansir List Verse, Tuesday (21/9/2021) the following are some of them. Let’s check if that surprised you or not.
1. Kraken
Kraken comes from Norwegian folklore which describes it as a giant squid strong enough to drag ships to the depths by wrapping its giant tentacles around the ship. Some say the Kraken does this by swimming in circles around the ship to create a vortex that will drag the ship down.
The story of the Kraken dates back to 1180, and there are many records of giant tentacle sea monsters that dragged ships to destruction. The Kraken is said to be able to sweep the entire crew in one blast.
According to scientists, myths Kraken probably arose after the sighting of a species of giant squid (Architeuthis dux), which can grow to a length of about 18 meters or possibly a colossal squid (Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni), which is significantly larger than the giant squid and can grow to lengths that are not is known. For the record, only a few colossal squid have ever been found because they live in the deep waters of Antarctica.
2. Platipus
Did you know, the duck-billed Platypus was originally known in the 18th century as a mythical creature. He is an animal that is often considered a mere hoax in his time, because of his strange appearance and coincidentally found in an era where imaginary creatures were being created. So, it is not surprising that some consider him a mythological creature.
Platypuses look the same unlike real animals. In 1799, the English zoologist George Shaw described this animal as ‘a duck’s beak stuck in the head of a four-legged animal’.
The platypus is indeed a unique animal in the native world from Australia. In fact, it took scientists 100 years to figure out whether the platypus lay eggs or was a mammal. The answer is that the platypus is one of the few mammal species that lays eggs. In modern times, people already know that the Platypus is a real animal and not a fairy tale.
3. Mermaid
Mermaid or Mermaid is the most recognizable legend where a beautiful woman had long hair and a tail to swim in the water. He is even called the half-brother of Alexander the Great.
One possible explanation from scientists for the sightings of mermaids is that sailors mistaken mermaids for manatees (aka sea cows).
Yes, although in terms of appearance, a manatee is not like a human, there are things that can make it possible for a figure who is predicted to be a mermaid.
Manatees can lift their heads out of the water and flip them from side to side in the same way humans do. Seen from behind, his rough skin might look like long hair. It is also possible that sailors who have been at sea for a long time experience hallucinations while sailing.
Next page: Basilisks and Cyclops
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