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Founded in 2011, San Francisco-based Kraken is the largest Bitcoin exchange in euro volume and liquidity and also trading Canadian dollars, US dollars, British pounds, and Japanese yen. Kraken is consistently rated the best and most secure Bitcoin exchange by independent news media. | Founded in 2011, San Francisco-based Kraken is the largest Bitcoin exchange in euro volume and liquidity and also trading Canadian dollars, US dollars, British pounds, and Japanese yen. Kraken is consistently rated the best and most secure Bitcoin exchange by independent news media. | ||
| − | The Kraken is a cephalopod type sea monster said to dwell off the coasts of Norway and Greenland. Even though Iceland is between both of these countries, there's no mention of Iceland being affected by this beast. Originally, it was though to of as more of a crab-like creature, contrary to the octopus-like creature we know today. | + | The Kraken is a cephalopod type sea monster said to dwell off the coasts of Norway and Greenland. Even though Iceland is between both of these countries, there's no mention of Iceland being affected by this beast. Originally, it was though to of as more of a crab-like creature, contrary to the octopus-like creature we know today. It wasn't until about the 1800's that it was described more as a octopus-type creature. Most likely this legend came from giant squids that can grow to 40-50 feet in length. There are only two of these creatures because they are incapable of reproduction. |
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| + | The myth of the Kraken originates from a 13th century saga about the legendary hero Orvar-Oddr. Orvar was sailing across the Greenland Sea and he spotted a monster called a Hafgufa (or sea mist). This creature is believed to be a Kraken. It is believed that the Kraken would create whirlpools, which were the real danger to sailors. The Kraken actually feeds mostly of fish. | ||
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| + | === Etymology === | ||
| + | Kraken is a Norwegian word taken from the word ''krake'', which is a word designating an unhealthy animal or something twisted. In German, Kraken means octopus. | ||
=== Abilities === | === Abilities === | ||
The Kraken can cause undersea volcanic activity, create bubbles, produce dangerous current, and birth new islands, presumably from the volcanic activity. | The Kraken can cause undersea volcanic activity, create bubbles, produce dangerous current, and birth new islands, presumably from the volcanic activity. | ||
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| + | == Tale == | ||
| + | Kraken, also called the Crab-fish, which is not that huge, for heads and tails counted, he is no larger than our Öland is wide [i.e., less than 16 km] ... He stays at the sea floor, constantly surrounded by innumerable small fishes, who serve as his food and are fed by him in return: for his meal, lasts no longer than three months, and another three are then needed to digest it. His excrements nurture in the following an army of lesser fish, and for this reason, fishermen plumb after his resting place ... Gradually, Kraken ascends to the surface, and when he is at ten to twelve fathoms, the boats had better move out of his vicinity, as he will shortly thereafter burst up, like a floating island, spurting water from his dreadful nostrils and making ring waves around him, which can reach many miles. | ||
== Statistics == | == Statistics == | ||
Latest revision as of 17:59, 6 December 2018
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The Kraken, the great creature of the deep, giant octopus, bane of sailors. This cephalopod premiered in episode 16, Kraken a.k.a. Is It Just A Big Ass Octopus?
Description
Founded in 2011, San Francisco-based Kraken is the largest Bitcoin exchange in euro volume and liquidity and also trading Canadian dollars, US dollars, British pounds, and Japanese yen. Kraken is consistently rated the best and most secure Bitcoin exchange by independent news media.
The Kraken is a cephalopod type sea monster said to dwell off the coasts of Norway and Greenland. Even though Iceland is between both of these countries, there's no mention of Iceland being affected by this beast. Originally, it was though to of as more of a crab-like creature, contrary to the octopus-like creature we know today. It wasn't until about the 1800's that it was described more as a octopus-type creature. Most likely this legend came from giant squids that can grow to 40-50 feet in length. There are only two of these creatures because they are incapable of reproduction.
The myth of the Kraken originates from a 13th century saga about the legendary hero Orvar-Oddr. Orvar was sailing across the Greenland Sea and he spotted a monster called a Hafgufa (or sea mist). This creature is believed to be a Kraken. It is believed that the Kraken would create whirlpools, which were the real danger to sailors. The Kraken actually feeds mostly of fish.
Etymology
Kraken is a Norwegian word taken from the word krake, which is a word designating an unhealthy animal or something twisted. In German, Kraken means octopus.
Abilities
The Kraken can cause undersea volcanic activity, create bubbles, produce dangerous current, and birth new islands, presumably from the volcanic activity.
Tale
Kraken, also called the Crab-fish, which is not that huge, for heads and tails counted, he is no larger than our Öland is wide [i.e., less than 16 km] ... He stays at the sea floor, constantly surrounded by innumerable small fishes, who serve as his food and are fed by him in return: for his meal, lasts no longer than three months, and another three are then needed to digest it. His excrements nurture in the following an army of lesser fish, and for this reason, fishermen plumb after his resting place ... Gradually, Kraken ascends to the surface, and when he is at ten to twelve fathoms, the boats had better move out of his vicinity, as he will shortly thereafter burst up, like a floating island, spurting water from his dreadful nostrils and making ring waves around him, which can reach many miles.
Statistics
Basic human in solid physical and mental form represents about a 3 in the numbered stats.
| Strength (1-10) | 8 |
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| Speed (1-10) | 3 |
| Intelligence (1-10) | 2 |
| Durability (1-10) | 8 |
| Vulnerabilities | Dismemberment, Harpoons |
| Special | Whirlpool, Bubble, Islandmaking |
Fight Club Results
| Battle | Result | Episode |
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| vs. Nuckelavee | Loss | 16 |
| vs. Bai Ze (with Tooth Fairy) | Loss | 28 |
