THE LOWDOWN ON THE LEGENDARY SEA MONSTER The first mentions of this fearsome creature trace back to old Scandinavian folklore. In fact, the word “Kraken”, taken from Norwegian and Swedish, is the definite form of krake. Krake translates to a word that designated an unhealthy animal or something twisted. Furthermore, in German, Krake means “octopus”, which shares similar features with the mythical Kraken of legends. According to various sources, the Kraken is a giant squid-like creature that terrorizes sailors and ships, dooming them to a watery demise. Reported sightings off the coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador keep the legend of the Kraken alive. When a 17-meter squid washed up in northeast Newfoundland in 1878, many believed it confirmed that something unnatural lurked in the waters. The Kraken has been depicted in comic books, literature, and film. Notably, in 2010’s Clash of the Titans, the line “Release the Kraken” garnered instant fame, inspiring hilarious jokes across the internet.