Myth or Truth: The Scariest Mythical Creatures from Around the World

The Giant Anaconda

This mythical creature could be best described as the Jaws of the snake world. In all seriousness, during the colonial era in South America, stories about an anaconda larger than any other they had seen before started spreading. In fact, reports surfaced that the snake was 160-foot-plus, which is much bigger than an average anaconda. While some didn’t believe these reports, those who encountered the snake were adamant and shaken by the entire ordeal.

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