Sea Swine
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Sea Swine
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The Sea Swine was the name given to a variety of sea-dwelling or mythological creatures throughout history. The earliest mention of a 'sea swine' can be traced to ancient Greece. In this context, the name has been interpreted to mean 'porpoise', as a porpoise and pig have similar round body shapes. However, this is disputed by some classical scholars who believe that the 'porcus' section of the name referred instead to grunts emitted from fish in question, not any physical similarities to the pi
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_Swine
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2023-02-23T17:30:55Z
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