“Many a man has been hanged on less evidence than there is for the Loch Ness Monster.”
-G.K. Chesterton
After years of ruling mythical creatures, fairy tales, witches, and gods, a legend born in the depths of oceans still surprises, bewilders, and haunts people around the globe. The Loch Ness Monster is one of the mythical creatures found in Scotland. Residing in the picturesque lake of Scotland, it has charmed generations of people retaining curious minds.
The Myths:
Large animals have been interlinked with multiple bodies of water in Scottish folklore. According to one of these folklore, these large unidentified creatures possess magical powers as well as malicious intentions. One such creature is Loch Ness. Loch Ness lures young children into the water by inviting them for a ride on its back. However, the story takes a grim turn once the children are abroad: the small children find it impossible to detach their hands from this marine beast and thereby, they are confined to embrace death.
The Story Behind Loch Ness Monster:
When we visit the tunnels of time, we come to know about the origin of the story of Loch Ness. It is said that a holy figure, Saint Columbia came across this creature on the shore while he was visiting a Pictish king. Columbia saw this large, unidentified, and horrible creature approaching toward him. Instead of getting terrified and letting himself die in fear, he made up his mind to save himself from the monster. After thinking for some time, he raised his hands and commanded the legend to “go back with all speed.” The trick worked as the large beast agreed to go back into the depths of the water. Saint got his life spared.
Likewise, the BBC Correspondent, Nicholas Witchell looked for the history of the monster and found out that The Loch Ness has references in the pre-20th century. Hence, a creature that was once vividly mythical creature became the best eyewitness description.
The Appearance of the Sea Legend:
Loch Ness has been portrayed as a large, long-necked, and with either one or more humps projecting out from the water.
The picture was referred to as a “surgeon’s photograph” but was later declared a hoax.
Many tourists, curious, and explorers delve into the depths of the waters to see a glimpse of Loch Noss Monster.