Kraken
A gigantic sea monster said to appear in Scandinavian waters and sink ships, so large it could be mistaken for an island. The leading theory identifies it as the real giant squid.
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Legend & Sighting Locations in Norway
We list 2 places in Norway linked to cryptids, legends and mysteries, and 2 related encyclopedia entries.
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Locations in Norway
Entries Linked to Norway
Selma
A serpent-like cryptid said to live in Lake Seljord in southern Norway. Sightings have been told since the 18th century, and international expeditions searched for it at the end of the 20th century.