Patience alone can’t describe all the characteristics and deep meanings associated with the Turtle, however if the word Patience is analyzed in more depth, it will reveal a lot of the relative concepts which either they relies on it or completes their true meanings…
Turtle is a symbol of steadfastness and tranquility in religion, mythology, and folklore from around the world. A tortoise’s longevity is suggested by its long lifespan and its shell, which was thought to protect it from any foe. In the creation myths of several cultures, the turtle or tortoise carries the world upon its back or supports the heavens. In Chinese tradition the creator goddess Nu Gua cuts the legs off a sea turtle and uses them to prop up the sky after Gong Gong destroys the mountain that had supported the sky. The flat undershell and round domed upper shell of a turtle resembles the ancient Chinese idea of a flat earth and round domed sky. The World Turtle carries the Earth upon its back in myths from North America. In Cheyenne tradition, the great creator spirit Maheo kneads some mud he takes from a coot’s beak until it expands so much that only Old Grandmother Turtle can support it on her back. In Mohawk tradition, the trembling or shaking of the Earth is thought of as a sign that the World Turtle is stretching beneath the great weight that she carries.
In a story from Admiralty Island, people are born from eggs laid by the World Turtle. There are many similar creation stories throughout Polynesia. Turtles and tortoises are incorporated into many religious traditions and mythologies around the world. In ancient Mesopotamia, the turtle was associated with the god Ea and was used on kudurrus as a symbol of Ea. Ijapa the tortoise is a trickster in a cycle of tales told by the Yoruba of Africa. In Hindu mythology the world is thought to rest on the backs of four elephants, who stand on the shell of a turtle. In Hinduism, Akupara is a tortoise who carries the world on his back. It upholds the Earth and the sea. One avatar of Vishnu is said to be the giant turtle Kurma. The Sri Kurmam Temple in Andhra Pradesh, India is dedicated to the Kurma-avatar.
In China, the tortoise is one of the “Four Fabulous Animals”, the most prominent beasts of China. It is of the water element. The other animals are the tiger, phoenix, and dragon. These animals govern the four points of the compass, with the Black Tortoise the ruler of the north, symbolizing endurance, strength, and longevity. Along with the Tiger, they are the only two of the four that is a real animal.
Patience requires Stillness and inner-tranquility… it needs a state of total prejudicelessness… a mind without any preoccupations about anything… so that it wouldn’t judge and decide hastily… and many other things… I may add more through time… but all of these elements have a close relation with each other in that they both need and feed each other…
You can find a lot of information on the Internet about the symbolism of Turtle in Mythology, Religion and various cultures…
And another quick searche returned this –> link… which has gathered interesting information about the Turtle symbol in one concise page.
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look at his eyes it seems that he looking in horizon he looking to the light in the darkness he afraid but something tell him to come out something tell him When the night is overcome You will rise to find the sun
Believe and you will find your way to fountain of light
hey man how are u? how it is going? is everything alright there? why i have to ask this question while I know everything is perfect for you… because this work a photography is just gorgeous!
as always the writing is written by a poet…it has useful information for me…thank you
@kasra: perfect man… yeah it’s perfect here and I’m very happy and having a good time… although my days are really busy and full, but I don’t get tired… just walking a little bit among these warm, simple and kind people… in this beautiful city makes me feel refreshed… wish u were here man…
I am in a trouble that I want to see whether u can help me…I have forgotten my password for my e-mail and I cant use the possiblity of yahoo to get back my password…and its I think the same password for my photoblog…I used “forgotten password?” but it said that we send the password to your e-mail address…what can I do?I have lots of perfect photos that I want to upload…
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Patience alone can’t describe all the characteristics and deep meanings associated with the Turtle, however if the word Patience is analyzed in more depth, it will reveal a lot of the relative concepts which either they relies on it or completes their true meanings…
Turtle is a symbol of steadfastness and tranquility in religion, mythology, and folklore from around the world. A tortoise’s longevity is suggested by its long lifespan and its shell, which was thought to protect it from any foe. In the creation myths of several cultures, the turtle or tortoise carries the world upon its back or supports the heavens. In Chinese tradition the creator goddess Nu Gua cuts the legs off a sea turtle and uses them to prop up the sky after Gong Gong destroys the mountain that had supported the sky. The flat undershell and round domed upper shell of a turtle resembles the ancient Chinese idea of a flat earth and round domed sky. The World Turtle carries the Earth upon its back in myths from North America. In Cheyenne tradition, the great creator spirit Maheo kneads some mud he takes from a coot’s beak until it expands so much that only Old Grandmother Turtle can support it on her back. In Mohawk tradition, the trembling or shaking of the Earth is thought of as a sign that the World Turtle is stretching beneath the great weight that she carries.
In a story from Admiralty Island, people are born from eggs laid by the World Turtle. There are many similar creation stories throughout Polynesia. Turtles and tortoises are incorporated into many religious traditions and mythologies around the world. In ancient Mesopotamia, the turtle was associated with the god Ea and was used on kudurrus as a symbol of Ea. Ijapa the tortoise is a trickster in a cycle of tales told by the Yoruba of Africa. In Hindu mythology the world is thought to rest on the backs of four elephants, who stand on the shell of a turtle. In Hinduism, Akupara is a tortoise who carries the world on his back. It upholds the Earth and the sea. One avatar of Vishnu is said to be the giant turtle Kurma. The Sri Kurmam Temple in Andhra Pradesh, India is dedicated to the Kurma-avatar.
In China, the tortoise is one of the “Four Fabulous Animals”, the most prominent beasts of China. It is of the water element. The other animals are the tiger, phoenix, and dragon. These animals govern the four points of the compass, with the Black Tortoise the ruler of the north, symbolizing endurance, strength, and longevity. Along with the Tiger, they are the only two of the four that is a real animal.
Patience requires Stillness and inner-tranquility… it needs a state of total prejudicelessness… a mind without any preoccupations about anything… so that it wouldn’t judge and decide hastily… and many other things… I may add more through time… but all of these elements have a close relation with each other in that they both need and feed each other…
You can find a lot of information on the Internet about the symbolism of Turtle in Mythology, Religion and various cultures…
An interesting page is Tortoises, I-Ching and Magic Squares
And another quick searche returned this –> link… which has gathered interesting information about the Turtle symbol in one concise page.
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look at his eyes it seems that he looking in horizon he looking to the light in the darkness he afraid but something tell him to come out something tell him When the night is overcome You will rise to find the sun
Believe and you will find your way to fountain of light
Comment by Iman — February 25, 2010 @ 2:59 am
سلام-حال شما؟؟واقعا متن خوبی بود.خیلی ممنون!!!تشکر
Comment by gazalgaffari — March 4, 2010 @ 1:37 pm
hey man how are u? how it is going? is everything alright there? why i have to ask this question while I know everything is perfect for you… because this work a photography is just gorgeous!
as always the writing is written by a poet…it has useful information for me…thank you
Comment by kasra — March 9, 2010 @ 4:35 pm
what was that word u used?
PREJUDICELESSNESS…?
WOW, I’m shocked from your english once again
Comment by kasra — March 9, 2010 @ 4:38 pm
@Iman: tanx iMan… it’s really beautiful all what u shared… a meaningful description of maybe what is really behind those eyes…
Comment by Kaveh Saffari — March 14, 2010 @ 11:48 am
@gazalgaffari: I’m glad u liked it
Comment by Kaveh Saffari — March 14, 2010 @ 11:49 am
@kasra: perfect man… yeah it’s perfect here and I’m very happy and having a good time… although my days are really busy and full, but I don’t get tired… just walking a little bit among these warm, simple and kind people… in this beautiful city makes me feel refreshed… wish u were here man…
Comment by Kaveh Saffari — March 14, 2010 @ 11:52 am
@kasra: hehe…
Comment by Kaveh Saffari — March 14, 2010 @ 11:53 am
I am in a trouble that I want to see whether u can help me…I have forgotten my password for my e-mail and I cant use the possiblity of yahoo to get back my password…and its I think the same password for my photoblog…I used “forgotten password?” but it said that we send the password to your e-mail address…what can I do?I have lots of perfect photos that I want to upload…
Comment by kasra — March 17, 2010 @ 7:34 pm
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