Akkorokamui (???????) is a gigantic octopus-like monster from Ainu folklore, which supposedly lurks in Funka Bay in Hokkaido.

It is said that its enormous red body can reach sizes of up to 110 meters in length. Due to its coloration and immense size it is visible from great distances. It is possibly a giant squid or an octopus.

Evil spirit AKUMA: Demons with flaming heads, fiery eyes and swords.

World Turtle The most widespread name given to the tortoise is Kurma or Kurmaraja. The Shatapatha Brahmana identifies the earth as its lower shell, the atmosphere as its body and the vault of heaven as its upper shell. The name Akupara (the Sanskrit for "unbounded") is mentioned in the Bhagavata Purana.[citation needed]