Origin: Folkore of Sweden
History: This creature inhabits Lake Storsjon in the region of Jamtland. This sea serpent had been told about in the folklore of the area, which also had an island. A runestone was found there, which was believed to check the power of the Storsjooduret and balance it.
These things lead a team of people to attempt to fish the dragon out in 1894. They created a large, metal cage and put some pig carcasses inside. Even today, this cage is still on display in the Ostersund museum. However, the attempt did not work; the creature did not appear.
Physical Description: It was a long, serpentine creature with either very large, visible ears or horns.
- Giants, Monsters & Dragons by Carol Rose
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