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Crackin' into a depth-defying legend! Man the oars and put yer backs into it, the Kraken surfaces! A legendary sea-beast the size of an island, the Kraken is said to swallow men whole and snap ships in half effortlessly, but what's true and what's a fish story? Join Flora as he braves the open seas of historical folklore for a deep dive on this fascinating fiend. The oceans are big, but are they big enough to hide a colossal cephalopod? David seeks answers to the questions on its origins, descriptions, and possible real-life species. So much culture has been inspired by this mega-monster, could there be a kernel of truth to the tales? Grab your trident and prepare to release this episode into your ears! Music Myst on the Moor, Big Eyes, Dark Fog, Dark Standoff,\xa0Danse Macabre,\xa0Evil Incoming,\xa0Infinite Peace,\xa0Some Amount of Evil, Spider Eyes, Temple of the Manes\xa0- Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Cornfield Chase, Lonely Mountain, Mothership\xa0- Rafael Krux
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