Sea Monster, 15th Century

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3605 x 3750 px | 30.5 x 31.8 cm | 12 x 12.5 inches | 300dpi

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Sea monsters are sea-dwelling mythical or legendary creatures, often believed to be of immense size. Marine monsters can take many forms, including sea dragons, sea serpents, or multi-armed beasts. They can be slimy or scaly and are often pictured threatening ships or spouting jets of water.

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