The Viking Herald

The 13th-century Norse sagas from Iceland often describe the Hafgufa as a massive creature that could swallow whole ships.

Hafgufa: The sea monster that bridged Norse legends and scientific observations

In the early medieval period, a host of mythical creatures were said to inhabit the land, air, and seas. Lurking deep beneath the surface, off the coast of Iceland, was the Hafgufa, a giant sea creature.

2 years ago — Culture and religion

Viking tales

Hafgufa: The sea monster that bridged Norse legends and scientific observations