The kraken is a legendary sea monster, possibly inspired by sightings of giant squid in the Norwegian Sea. The legends describe it as an enormous cephalopod-like creature inhabiting the waters off the coast of Norway. While considered a mythical being, the kraken's origins are likely rooted in real-world encounters with colossal marine life.
In 1917, an English translator of the King's Mirror translated hafgufa as kraken.
In 1920, Finnur Jónsson also favored identifying the kraken as an inkfish (squid/octopus) on etymological grounds.
In 1920, Finnur Jónsson, having previously suggested that the kraken probably represented an inkfish (squid/octopus), expressed his skepticism towards the accepted notion that the kraken originated from the hafgufa.
In 1920, Icelandic philologist Finnur Jónsson explained that the name horven was an alternative form of harv, which means 'harrow'. He conjectured that this name was suggested by the inkfish's action of seeming to plough the sea.
In 1920, Icelandic philologist Finnur Jónsson suggested that the name Kraken likely originated from the word for 'crooked tree' or 'drag', referencing the appearance of a cephalopod. He also noted 'krabbe' as a synonym for kraken.
In 1928, H.P. Lovecraft created the character of Cthulhu, a giant squid-like humanoid, which serves as a modern depiction of the kraken.
In 1953, John Wyndham's novel "The Kraken Wakes" was released.
In 1981, the film "Clash of the Titans" was released, featuring the Kraken.
In 2006, the Kraken was featured in the film "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" as Davy Jones' pet.
In 2010, the remake of the film "Clash of the Titans" was released, featuring the Kraken.
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