Maelstrom
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A maelstrom is a powerful whirlpool; a large, swirling body of water. The word is a portmanteau of the Dutch words malen (to whirl) and stroom (stream).
It is also the name of several works of popular culture:
- a role playing game, see Maelstrom (role playing game)
- a musical project by former synth pop group Alphaville member Frank Mertens
- an early nineties computer game by Ambrosia Software, see Maelstrom (computer game)
- a Marvel Comics fictional supervillain comic figure, see Maelstrom (comics)
- a 1986 single by blues and rock and roll guitarist and performer Steve Miller
- a science-fiction tactical-table game, see VOR: The Maelstrom
There is also a short story by Edgar Allan Poe called "A Descent into the Maelstrom", as well as short story by Arthur C. Clarke called "Maelstrom II", featured in his book "The Wind from the Sun".