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Giant Squid and Other Sea Monsters
The Kraken is a giant Cephalopod of the deep seas infamous in sailing lore. Described as a massive, many-tentacled Squid or Octopus large enough and strong enough to crush large wooden sea vessels and devour entire crews, the mere mention of the creature filled sailor's hearts with dread. Aside from storms, reefs, rocks and iceburgs, it was about the worst thing in the sea a ship could encounter!
Let's take a look at some monstrously large sea creatures, both documented and mythical.
Is the Kraken real?
You decide...
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The Kraken
Video Montage from "Pirates of the Carribean II - Dead Man's Chest"
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Articles & Photos on Giant Squid
Giant Squid Photos On The Discovery Channel
a blog for all things squid1 point
http://www.mass.gov/czm/coastlines/2003/c34.htm
The third giant squid ever found in U.S. waters wa more...1 point
Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni, Colossal Squid at MarineBio.org
Colossal Squid, Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni, Cephal more...0 points
Cephalopod News
News stories about cephalopods (octopus, squid, et more...0 points
Cruising World - Giant Squid Hitches Free Ride to the Marquesas
Cruisers investigate strange marks left on the und more...0 points
Kraken Library
Great titles on the Kraken at Amazon.com
Latest News on Giant Squids
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Fetching RSS feed... please stand byAmazing Giant Squid & Colossal Squid Video Footage
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Do You Believe in Sea Monsters?
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Squid vs. Whales
A catchy little song...
Squid vs. Whale
A quicker load of the timeless ballad about the epic struggle between Giant Squid (Architeuthis dux) and Sperm Whales (Physeter catodon).
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The Kraken Squid in Literature. Film & Music
Either by presence or by title
20,000 Leagues Under The Sea (Special Edition)
Film, Color- 1956 Disney Classic with Kirk Douglas more...1 point
Squids Will Be Squids: Fresh Morals, Beastly Fables by Jon Scieszka
Illustrated CHILDREN'S BOOK<br /><br /> more...0 points
Deliver Us from Squid Roe by Dale Douglas Mills
SQUID SATIRE<br /><br /><br />&l more...0 points
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
Film, Color - 1997British Film Michael Caine, Patr more...0 points
The Kraken
Painting by an Unknon Artist
If you know the Artist of this wonderful painting, please let me know!
Squid Treasure for your Walls!
Squid Art on eBay
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Kraken SOS - Drop me a Line!
Or toss me a lifesaver...
Hello? Is anyone out there...?
KCStargazer wrote...
Thanks Monstery,
Go to the sidebar, look for the smiley-face and click on "Lensroll". Select the lens you wish to link and click "Continue". The lenses are now linked and the lens you Lensrolled will show in the sidebar of your chosen lens. That's it!
Posted June 01, 2007
The-Monstery wrote...
'Lo! You have a very nice lens here!
Can I link to it somehow (I'm new to this Squidoo game)... I have a general Sea Monsters lens, but would like to link to some more specific lenses on individual beasties!
Posted June 01, 2007
Kraken Karaoke: The Beatles "Octopus's Garden"!
Don't be shy- Go ahead, Sing Along!
Ok, so it's not a Squid, but it's still cephalopod of the deep- and a great song!
(If you don't know the words -or forgot them- check out the Karaoke Video.)
You pick the best version of the Beatles Classic!
by KCStargazer
Writer, Astrologer, Artist & "Cosmic Cook"
Traveller of Land, Sea & Sky.
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