Tcanter
I’m assuming you have sources to back up your statement
Bc the Shamir is mentioned numerous times in Gemara and even pirkei avos
Not once did I see any source that said don’t take it literally .
In fact in pirkei avos it’s listed as one of the things created “bein hashoshos” along a list that includes the mun, luchos, and even the Torah
Considering the illustrious list we find listed in ,excuse me for not taking your answer seriously without supporting sources
As for this creature being the Shamir , the Shamir is supposed to be very small and faded out of existence