Eels are classic. And also classical! In fact, they're the only fish mentioned by name in Homer's Iliad.
In Book 21, Achilles kills a Trojan in the River Scamander. Like ya do. And immediately, the eels begin to nibble on the dead man's kidneys.
Nibble. 'Cause eels are dainty.
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