Let's get this list started off right with one of the most famous myths around.
This great white whale was the fictional beast behind Herman Melville's classic novel Moby Dick.
But was it based on a real creature? You bet your blubber it was.
Back in the day, a massive whale named "Mocha Dick" terrorized sailors of the coast of Chile.
Top 11 Mythical Creatures You Never Knew Really Existed, #6 Is Horrible!
Everyone has that crazy uncle that goes too far with the storytelling. Perhaps you thought his myths were crazy, but think again. There are several age-old tales that are actually based in fact. Let's check out ten of them right now. By the end, you might owe crazy uncle Gunther an apology.
#1. Moby Dick
