Skolopendra

In Greek legend, the Skolopendra (Greek: "centipede") is a giant sea monster. According to Aelian, it had hairy tendrils, a crayfish-like tail, and numerous rows of webbed legs. It was said to be comparable to a trireme. Some historians think it was a baleen whale.

References

1. ↑ Aelian (3rd century). De Natura Animalium, Vol. 13.
2. 1 2 "Skolopendra". theoi.com.

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