Some of the fish’s fans have turned the watery odyssey — which ended in death — into a poignant version of the hero’s journey. “My first reaction was, ‘Oh my god, this fish is ...

Japanese folklore indicates the fish belonged to servants of the sea god Ryūjin. Hence the fish is also known as "ryugu no tsukai," which translates to "messenger from the sea god’s palace." ...

In traditional Japanese legend, oarfish were known as "ryugu no tsukai" meaning "the messenger from the sea dragon god's ...