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In Japanese folklore, ikuchi is an enormous sea yokai that can be found off the coasts of Japan. This monster has a snake-like appearance and its huge body is covered in a thick oil that slides off as they move through the water. In some cases they can be several kilometres long. If an ikuchi encounters a boat, it will slide itself up and over the deck, a process which can take several hours depending on its length. During this time...
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