Friendly Whale

Some cultures associate divinity with whales, such as among Ghanaians and Vietnamese, who occasionally hold funerals for beached whales, a throwback to Vietnam's ancient sea-based Austro-asiatic culture.
The story of Jonah being swallowed by a whale also is told in the Qur'an.
• Whales in the Bible
The Bible, 1611 Authorized Version, expressly mentions whales four times: