Leviathan was held that God originally produced a male and a female leviathan, but lest in multiplying the species should destroy the world, he slew the female, reserving her flesh for the banquet that will be given to the righteous on the advent of the Messiah. Rashi's commentary on repeats the tradition: the...sea monsters: The great fish in the sea, and in the words of the Aggadah (B.B. 74b), this refers to the Leviathan and its mate, for He created them male and female, and He slew the female and salted her away for the righteous in the future, for if
Leviathan in popular culture based. Neal Morse, progressive rock composer, wrote a song called Leviathan for his 2008 album "Lifeline". The song is based on all biblical references to the creature. The power metal band Alestorm mention Leviathan multiple times in their albums, specifically "Leviathan" and "Death Throes of the Terrorsquid". English-born American rapper MF DOOM references Leviathan on a track entitled "Strange Ways" on the 2004 collaboration album "Madvillainy". Australian metalcore band Parkway Drive included a track entitled 'Leviathan I' on their 2010 release, "Deep Blue". The United States Navy is referred to as "Leviathan" in the music video produced by the Warrior