Sea monsters are sea-dwelling mythical or legendary creatures, often believed to be of immense size. Marine monsters can take many forms, including sea dragons, sea serpents, or multi-armed beasts. They can be slimy or scaly and are often pictured threatening ships or spouting jets of water. Image appeared in "Historiae de gentibus septentrionalibus", 1557.

Sea monsters are sea-dwelling mythical or legendary creatures, often believed to be of immense size. Marine monsters can take many forms, including sea dragons, sea serpents, or multi-armed beasts. They can be slimy or scaly and are often pictured threatening ships or spouting jets of water. Image appeared in "Historiae de gentibus septentrionalibus", 1557. Stock Photo
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Science History Images / Alamy Stock Photo

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2BE10Y0

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4650 x 2904 px | 39.4 x 24.6 cm | 15.5 x 9.7 inches | 300dpi

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31 October 2016

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