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This massive tentacled beast of the deep has terrorized sailors and seafarers for hundreds of years. But with real life giant cephalopods found in every ocean on earth, is the Kraken really just a myth?

The ocean is a terrifying force of nature, filled with mysterious creatures that helped inspire the human imagination to construct a monster of epic proportions. Dr. Zarka looks at the history of the Kraken since the time of the Ancient Nordic, and admits her own fear of giant squid. Are you afraid of the Kraken? You might be after this episode! #kraken #seamonster #Monstrum

Written and Hosted by: Dr. Emily Zarka Director: David Schulte Executive Producer: Amanda Fox Producer: Stephanie Noone Illustrator: Samuel Allen Editor: Dano Johnson Produced by Spotzen for PBS Digital Studios.

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