Sea Beast of Raouche
The Sea Beast of Raouche is a legendary monster from Lebanese coastal folklore associated with the famous Pigeon Rocks (Raouche) off the coast of Beirut. According to local legend, a fearsome sea monster once threatened the land around Raouche, demanding human sacrifices from the terrified locals. To appease the beast, the people chose to sacrifice the beautiful princess Andromeda. Before the sacrifice could be completed, the hero Perseus arrived, bringing with him the severed head of Medusa. In an epic battle on the coast, Perseus deployed Medusa's petrifying gaze, turning the monstrous sea b