Throughout history, reports of strange and mysterious creatures have captivated the human imagination. From mythical beasts ...

Explore the real-life inspirations behind legendary creatures like mermaids, Kraken, Pouakai, dragons, unicorns, and Roc.

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The human obsession with frightening creatures has given rise to ancient tales of dragons and werewolves, as well as to the horrors that stalk 21st-century screens.

However, these half-human creatures are not real as “no evidence of aquatic humanoids has ever been found,” the post continues. “Mermaids are fictional, of course,” echoes Dr. Compora.

Explore the real-life inspirations behind legendary creatures like mermaids, Kraken, Pouakai, dragons, unicorns, and Roc. These mythical beings may have roots in actual animals like manatees ...