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HUNGRY SEA MONSTER
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HUNGRY SEA MONSTER
A sea-monster grabs a victim from the shore, while his cowardly companion runs away instead of tackling the brute Date: 1550
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1550 1550s Away Brute Companion Cowardly Folklore Grabs Hungry Monster Monsters Runs Serpent Shore Tackling Victim
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This image from the 1550s depicts a scene straight out of ancient maritime folklore - the Hungry Sea Monster. The monstrous serpent, with its gaping maw and powerful limbs, grabs a hapless victim from the shoreline, dragging him into the depths of the sea. The victim's desperate pleas for help go unanswered as his cowardly companion, also a sea monster, looks on in fear. Instead of bravely tackling the brute to save his friend, the cowardly monster turns tail and flees, leaving the victim to his fate. The Hungry Sea Monster is a common motif in seafaring folklore from various cultures around the world. Such tales served as cautionary warnings to sailors and fishermen about the dangers of the sea and the need for caution and bravery in the face of the unknown. The image also reflects the fear and awe inspired by the vast and mysterious ocean, which was largely uncharted territory in the 16th century. Despite the fear and terror evoked by the Hungry Sea Monster, the image also holds a certain allure and fascination. The intricate details of the monsters' scales, textures, and expressions are rendered with remarkable skill, making this a visually stunning work of art as well as a fascinating glimpse into the folklore and beliefs of the past.
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