The Aspidochelone is a giant sea turtle or whale thats relative size is that of an Island. Its compound word splits as the greek word Aspis (asp) and chelone (turtle). It can be found in the text of the Phsiologus ( Greek text that was written by an unknown author.) The creature gets its monster undertone for it entices sailors onto its shell, where even trees and bushes grow. After the sailors draw their first campfire the Aspidochelone sinks back into the ocean drowning all.
A Source Quote:
"In the moralistic allegory of the Physiologus and bestiary tradition, the aspidochelone represents Satan, who deceives those whom he seeks to devour." (Source)
Other Names:
Fastitocalon- This creature is seen as a whale.
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Related Links:
http://www.monstropedia.org/index.php?title=Aspidochelone
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aspidochelone
Link to understand more about The Physiolgus
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physiologus
Link to understand more about a Bestiary
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bestiary
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