A digital reconstruction of a humpback whale trap feeding, a behavior with striking similarities to the feeding habits of the "hafgufa" described in medieval Norse texts. John McCarthy, Flinders ...

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The historian Procopius described how a creature called Porphyrios terrified sixth-century sailors for 50 years. But what was ...

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Archaeologists in Italy have unearthed a 2,200-year-old tomb painted with two uncommon mythical creatures: a pair of ichthyocentaurs, or sea-centaurs, which have the head and torso of a man, the lower ...

Tales of Kraken first appeared in Scandinavian folklore and Norse mythology as early as the year 1180, when it was first recorded by King Sverre of Norway. The Kraken was said to be the largest ...

The Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum (PPHM) invites the community to explore a world of fantasy with their new exhibit, "Giants, Dragons and Unicorns: The World of Mythic Creatures." Stories of ...

If there’s one thing you learn from watching a lot of television, it’s that tiny British towns—often on the coast—are a treasure trove of horror. These tiny little hamlets and their many, many secrets ...

A molecular ecology professor has offered a fascinating explanation for the mythical stories of sea monster sightings in sailors' lore. Professor Michael Sweet, who teaches at the University of Derby ...

Endless Ocean Luminous introduces mythical and prehistoric sea creatures in a new underwater setting. The game focuses on exploration over combat, resembling Subnautica's vibe but without survival ...