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Kraken
The Kraken ( or ) is a legendary sea monster of giant size that is said to dwell off the coasts of Norway and Greenland. A number of authors over the years have postulated that the legend originated from sightings of giant squids that may grow to 12-15 meters (40-50 feet) in length, despite the fact that the creature in the original tales was not described as having tentacles and more closely resembled a whale or crab. The sheer size and fearsome appearance attributed to the kraken have made it a common ocean-dwelling monster in various fictional works.
==Etymology==
The English word ''kraken'' is taken from Norwegian.〔"(kraken )". The Free Online Dictionary.〕 In Norwegian and Swedish, ''Kraken'' is the definite form of ''krake'', a word designating an unhealthy animal or something twisted (cognate with the English ''crook'' and ''crank'').〔("krake" ). Bokmålsordboka. 〕 In modern German, ''Krake'' (plural and declined singular: ''Kraken'') means octopus, but can also refer to the legendary kraken.〔Terrell, Peter; ''et al.'' (Eds.) (1999). ''German Unabridged Dictionary'' (4th ed.). Harper Collins. ISBN 0-06-270235-1〕
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