ong before they knew that the world was not flat, ancient mapmakers would often put images of monsters and mermaids and other mythical creatures at the edge of their maps. This was meant to show places that were unknown or unexplored. One of these legendary creatures was called the Kraken, which was the largest monster that people have ever imagined. It looked like a giant octopus or squid with many appendages. It was said to be able to wrap
