Mermen? Sea Monks? Or Giant Squid?

People once thought giant squid (right) were Sea Monks, or mermen (left)—mythical creatures that were part fish-like and part human male. Learn more giant squid facts and legend in the Giant Squid section.

People once thought giant squid (right) were mermen (left)—mythical creatures that were part fish-like and part human male.
Roeleveld & Knudsen, 1980

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