- Cirein Croin
- From Scottish Highland mythology, this sea serpent is the largest living creature on earth. It is said that seven whales would make an average meal for it.
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Cirein Croin
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Cirein cròin — is a sea serpent in Scottish mythology. It is believed to be the largest of all living creatures. It is said that seven whales are an easy meal for it. According to local folklore this serpent is able to take the shape of a little, silver fish… … Wikipedia
Cirein-cròin — Ceirean[1], Cirein cròin[1] or cionarain crò[2] was a large sea monster in Scottish Gaelic folklore. An old saying claims that it was so large that it fed on seven whales: Gaelic Translation Notes … Wikipedia
