A famous figure in Nordic folklore, the Kraken has captured the imaginations of mariners for centuries. Descriptions vary, but it’s most often portrayed as a colossal octopus-like creature. Haunting tales recount it dragging whole ships under the chilling sea with enormous tentacles, causing whirlpools that sweep sailors to their doom. Although there’s no scientific evidence of such a gigantic beast, studies of deep-sea life continue to discover unbelievable creatures, keeping the legendary Kraken myth alive. With such a vast, unexplored ocean, who can say what formidable entities lurk within its mysterious depths?