Chapter 1
The biological roots of the vampire
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Chapter 2
The history and science of werewolves
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Chapter 3
The colonial origins of the zombie
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Chapter 4
The deep-sea roots of ocean monsters
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Master of The origins of monster legends
Ch 4 · The deep-sea roots of ocean monsters
renaissanceman Deep-Sea Monster Origins
Deep in the dark where the giant squid glides, We found the Kraken that the ocean hides.
Fun Fact
Giant squid eyes: A giant squid has eyes the size of dinner plates, measuring up to eleven inches across.
Glossary
kraken (noun)
A legendary sea monster of giant size, often depicted as a cephalopod, believed to destroy ships. In 1861, the French ship Alecton encountered a giant squid off Tenerife, inspiring this legend.
A legendary sea monster of giant size, often depicted as a cephalopod, believed to destroy ships. In 1861, the French ship Alecton encountered a giant squid off Tenerife, inspiring this legend.
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Which multi-headed sea monster is mentioned in the Hebrew Bible as a symbol of chaos?
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What kind of dinosaur fossils in Sichuan, China, were historically mistaken for dragon remains?
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In which 13th-century Icelandic saga was the Kraken first described in detail?
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Which real-life deep-sea creature inspired the Norse legends of the Kraken?
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In which country did 4th-century BCE historian Chang Qu document 'dragon bones' that were actually dinosaur fossils?
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Which Danish zoologist officially proved the existence of the giant squid in 1857?
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What is the scientific name of the giant squid species established in 1857?