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From the Vault: Ghosts of the Wind and Rain

Stuff To Blow Your Mind

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What Are the Most Common Types of Sea Monsters on Maps?

In their original form, in their origins, they were more like minor wind gods or wind demons. By far the most common type of monster, at least depicted throughout the western history of maps, is the siren. So it's still an open question exactly what this particular being is supposed to be.

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