Turtles are Friends!

Let's learn more about them

Since ancient times, turtles have been cultural features in human soceity across the world.
They are generally viewed positively despite not being "cuddly" or flashy;
their association with the ancient times and old age have contributed to their endearing image.
In Hindu mythology, the World Turtle, named Kurma or Kacchapa, supports four elephants on his back;
they, in turn, carry the weight of the whole world on their backs. The turtle is one of the
ten avatars or incarnations of the god Vishnu. The yoga pose Kurmasana is named for the avatar.
World Turtles are found in Native American cultures including the Algonquian, Iroquois, and Lenape.
They tell many versions of the creation story of Turtle Island. One version has Muskrat pile up earth on Turtle's
back, creating the continent of North America. An Iroquois version has the pregnant Sky Woman fall through a hole
in the sky between a tree's roots, where she is caught by birds who land her safely on Turtle's back; the Earth
grows around her. The turtle here is altruistic, but the world is a heavy burden, and the turtle sometimes shakes
itself to relieve the load, causing earthquakes. -Wikipedia