From Mermen to Architeuthis, Our Fascination with the Giant Squid
Humans have long been captivated by what we now call the giant squid (Architeuthis). This image gallery gives a glimpe into our fascination with the animal. For a long time, people saw mysterious movements in the water or found dead giant squid and didn't know what they were—and even confused a giant squid carcass with a merman or mermaid. Now we know otherwise, but it took a long time for scientific evidence to replace the myths about giant squid.
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.
Rev. Harvey Buys a Giant Squid
In 1874, Reverend Moses Harvey of Newfoundland bought a dead giant squid caught by fishermen.
Rev. Harvey’s Giant Squid on Display
In 1874 Reverend Moses Harvey of Newfoundland displayed the giant squid he bought on the side of his barn, much to the dismay of Mrs. Harvey.
First Giant Squid Photo
This 1874 photo of a squid draped over a bathtub was the first ever taken of a giant squid. It belonged to the Reverend Moses Harvey of Newfoundland.
First Scientific Illustration of Giant Squid
Published in 1882 by Yale Professor A.E. Verrill, this is the first scientific illustration of a giant squid.

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i dont understand is it a
i dont understand is it a giant squid or a mermen a myth i cant believe this oh come on
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