The Ahool is a giant bat like primate sighted in the jungles of Java and throughout most of Indonesia dating as far back as 1925. The Akkorokamui is a giant octopus like creature. Often compared with the Kraken the Akkorokamui is said to imbue healing powers and is celebrated as a holy figure in Japan. The Dobhar-chú which translated means water dog or water hound is known as King Otter in Ireland. It is often described as half dog half fish.