Turtle carrying the world

Ancient cosmology wasn't a science but a belief or philosophy held by ancient cultures. Here is a look at ancient people's theories on the origin of the universe from around the world. Learn the myths from the Iroquois, Incas, Middle Eastern, Mayori, and ancient China. Read these fascinating creation myths for how different cultures explained the beginning of the universe.

The Tale of Zaratan . Native American Iroquois legend tells of a giant sea turtle on whose back rhe whole earth is carried. .

Mother Turtle by Stacy W / Kelii on DeviantArt

he World Turtle is a mytheme of a giant turtle (or tortoise) supporting or containing the world. The mytheme, which is similar to that of the World Elephant and World Serpent, occurs in Chinese mythology and the ... drawing of the world supported on the backs of four elephants, themselves resting on the back of a turtle.

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