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The turtle has a prominent position as a symbol of important concepts in religion, mythology, and folklore from around the world, including steadfastness and tranquility. [6] A tortoise's longevity is suggested by its long lifespan and its shell, which to some symbolizes protection from any foe. [ 2 ]
This is a list of fictional turtles, tortoises, and terrapins from literature, movies and other elements of popular culture. In mythology, legends, and folklore [ edit ]
"Turtles all the way down" is an expression of the problem of infinite regress. The saying alludes to the mythological idea of a World Turtle that supports a flat Earth on its back. It suggests that this turtle rests on the back of an even larger turtle, which itself is part of a column of increasingly larger turtles that continues indefinitely.
The World Turtle in Hindu mythology is known as Akūpāra (Sanskrit: अकूपार), or sometimes Chukwa.An example of a reference to the World Turtle in Hindu literature is found in Jñānarāja (the author of Siddhantasundara, writing c. 1500): "A vulture, whichever has only little strength, rests in the sky holding a snake in its beak for a prahara [three hours].
The spirit turtle (Chinese: 靈龜) or spirit tortoise is a turtle originated from Chinese mythology and spread with East Asian cultural sphere. It is believed by East Asian cultures, like other turtles in mythology, to represent longevity (壽命). It is said to be chief among all shelled creatures. [1]
Ao – the great turtle of early Chinese mythology; Bixi – the son of the Dragon King who supports Chinese stelæ; Cetus in Chinese astronomy – Cetus and Black Tortoise correspond on astrology, and both creatures possess affinities to waters and travel to underworlds to guide people [10] [11] Dragon turtle – a similar creature; Fushigi ...
The turtle has a prominent position as a symbol of steadfastness and tranquility in religion, mythology, and folklore from around the world. [33] A tortoise's longevity is suggested by its long lifespan and its shell, which was thought to protect it from any foe. [ 34 ]
In Greek mythology, Chelônê (Ancient Greek: Χελώνη from khelônê which means tortoise) was an oread of Mount Khelydorea ("rich in tortoises") in Arkadia. [ 1 ] Mythology