The Mythological Creature
MYTHOLOGICAL CREATURES THAT LIVE IN WATER

1. Kraken

The most popular mythical animal that lives in the ocean is the Kraken. It was an ancient sea monster that looked like a giant octopus. Creatures circulating in various legends of this world are even believed to be able to sink ships.

The Kraken terror was very real in the 13th century. Sailors always feel anxious when sailing in the ocean because they are afraid of the attack of this creature. Kraken is often adapted into films. Pirates of the Caribbean and Clash of the Titans.

Loch Ness

The next animal *no less popular than the Kraken is Loch Ness. This creature is said to live in Scottish waters. It looked like a plesiosaur that had a long neck poking out at the surface of the water.

Many people claim to have seen Loch Ness. But until now its existence has not been proven real. However, the monster is very popular, especially among children. Loch Ness was even adapted into various films and cartoon series*.

3. Cetus

This one sea monster had a strange and terrible body. At first glance he looks like a scaly, finned dog, and only has two legs. The back is a long tail like a mermaid.

Animals from Greek mythology are said to be a mixture of sharks, dolphins, whales, and greyhound dogs. Cetus was conquered by Heracles and Perseus when they wanted to save Andromeda.

4. Leviathans

Leviathan is a mythical animal that originated in Jewish mythology. Reported by the New World Encyclopedia, ancient people believed that this terrible creature was a symbol of God's creativity in the form of evil monsters.

Uniquely, Leviathan can be described with various forms in different regions. But broadly speaking, this creature has an unusually large body, long, scaly, and looks like a dragon. Don't forget the sharp claws and teeth.

5. Hippocampus

Originating from Greek mythology, the Hippocampus is depicted as a horse living in the ocean. Different from ordinary horses, this one creature is slippery like a fish, has fins, and a tail. His legs are even equipped with a membrane to help him move agilely in the water.

According to the story, the Hippocampus is a horse that is often ridden by Poseidon, the god of the sea. Unlike the previous mythical animals, the Hippocampus is a tame and innocent creature.

6. Lernaean Hydra

Almost everyone who confronts Hydra is certain to die. In history, only one person has conquered it. It's Hercules. He and one of his nephews managed to cut off the Hydra's head until the creature died.

7. Sea serpent or sea serpent

**the serpent or sea serpent is a creature that exists in almost all legends of the world. Starting from Greece, Rome, the Middle East, to Japan. This creature is described as having a giant body, long, hard skinned, and looks like a dragon.

In each legend, sea snakes have different designations. Here is one of them:

•Bakunawa from the Philippines;

•^_____Japan;

•Jormungandr of Northern Germany;

•(Middle East**).

8. Aspidochelone

Have you ever imagined a giant turtle whose back is overgrown with trees that make it look like an island? Such is the picture of Aspidochelone.

The name 'Aspidochelone' comes from the word 'aspis' which means shield and 'chelone' which means turtle in Greek. However, in other stories, this creature is described as a whale that often floats in the ocean.

9. Capricorns

Capricorn is not just in the zodiac. In fact, in Greek mythology, he was a sea goat or known as Pan. This creature looked like a goat from its head to half its body. However, it has a mermaid tail on its back.

Reported by Greek Mythology, Capricorn has a noble task in the world. He is the one who governs the sea creatures, the forest, and all the animals that live in it.

10. Scylla and Charybdis

Lastly there are the monstrous creatures named Scylla and Charybdis. These two creatures are "squares" because they always work together to terrorize anyone who enters their territory.

Scylla is a monster with six long heads that resemble Hydra. He lived on a rock in a narrow strait. Charybdis is a whirlpool near Sycla. When a ship passes by and avoids the Scylla stone, they are trapped in the Charybdis vortex.

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