Tentacles
Musée du Fjord
About the exhibition
Whether they are fearsome fantastical creatures or astonishing real-life animals, humans have always been fascinated by the “monsters” of the oceans, lakes, and rivers.
Even in the Bible, Jonah was swallowed by a big fish and the Leviathan terrorized sailors and captured the imagination of land dwellers.
For ages, sailors were convinced that the ocean—the realm of the Devil—was home to terrifying beasts that destroyed ships and craved human flesh: krakens, mermaids, whales, sea serpents, giant sharks...
During an era where the natural sciences were still in their infancy, naturalists of Antiquity and then of the Renaissance marveled at these gigantic, frightening, and bizarre animals. Over the centuries, myths, mystifications, and realities became intertwined, arousing interest and curiosity.
About the institution
The mission of the Musée du Fjord is to promote science, particularly aquatic science, and to interpret the natural and historical heritage of the Saguenay–Lac-Saint-Jean region, especially that of the Saguenay Fjord and Ha! Ha! Bay. The Museum also raises awareness among the community and the wider public about the importance of maintaining a harmonious balance with the natural environment.
Contact
Leydiane Tremblay
Gestionnaire des collections et coordonatrice des expositions itinérantes
