"It has eight lashing arms and two slashing tentacles growing straight out of its head and it's got serrated suckers that can latch on to the slimiest of prey and it's got a parrot beak that can rip flesh. It's got an eye the size of your head, it's got a jet propulsion system and three hearts that pump blue blood."
I dont know who would not be completely terrified by the idea of a creature like this. I dont know if i would rather be afraid of the myth or the actual creature.