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by Micha F. Lindemans

A fabulous sea-monster in Scottish Gaelic tradition, reputed to be the largest of all creatures and capable of devouring seven whales. In songs and legends it is variously known as cuartag mhòr a' chuain ("great whirlpool of the ocean"), mial mhòr a' chuain ("great beast of the ocean"), and uile bhéisd a' chuain ("monster of the ocean").