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Sea Monk, Legendary Creature

Monstrum Marinum effigie Monachi (Monster of the sea forms Monk) from Ulisse Aldrovandi's Monstrorum Historia, 1642. The sea monk, or sometimes monk-fish, was the name given to a sea animal found off the coast of Denmark in 1546. 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. This particular sea monster.
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Sea Monk, Legendary Creature
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Monstrum Marinum effigie Monachi (Monster of the sea forms Monk) from Ulisse Aldrovandi's Monstrorum Historia, 1642. The sea monk, or sometimes monk-fish, was the name given to a sea animal found off the coast of Denmark in 1546. 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. This particular sea monster
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2499 x 4618 px | 33.0 MB
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21.2 x 39.1 cm | 8.3 x 15.4 in (300 dpi)