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Behemoth

Behemoth.jpg
Behemoth and Leviathan
an engraving by William Blake
Behemoth is the untranslated name of an amphibious animal mentioned in the Book of Job, 40:15. Suggestions as to his identity include a water buffalo, a crocodile, and a dinosaur. In this sense, see also Leviathan.

Metaphorically, the name has come to be used for any extremely large beast. In this sense, see also:

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wikipedia.org dumped 2003-03-17 with terodump