We can’t have a list of mythical sea creatures without including the Kraken! The Kraken is a gigantic, fearsome beast that ...

Sailors came across many strange creatures, which inspired the myths of sea monsters we know today. Let’s explore some real-life animals that gave rise to mythical beings. Sailors in the Middle ...

But it has been surprising, as such a mythical creature may have been inspired by real-life animals-the manatee or dugong. Sailors, at times isolated at sea for months, often reported seeing these ...