Rannamaari
Rannamaari
Maldivian legend
The Rannamari was a sea monster from Maldivian folklore that was believed to have raped and murdered thousands of young women. It is said to be taller than palm trees, with a pitch-black colour and arms that reach its toes. According to stories, they performed a ritual to prevent more women from being abducted by taking the most beautiful woman from the island and leaving her on the beach for Rannamari to take. With this ritual, Rannamari would leave the rest of the women alone.
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