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Sea serpent
mythological creature / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
See also: Weedy sea dragon
A sea serpent or sea dragon is a type of dragon sea monster described in a number of mythologies.[1] The most well-known myths are Mesopotamian (Tiamat), Judeo-Christian (Leviathan), Greek (Cetus, Echidna, Hydra, Scylla), and Norse or Scandinavian (Jörmungandr, Kraken).
Quick Facts Grouping, Sub grouping ...
![]() A sea serpent from Olaus Magnus's book History of the Northern Peoples (1555). | |
Grouping | Legendary creature |
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Sub grouping | Sea monster |
Other name(s) | Sea dragon |
Region | Worldwide |
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