Turtles and Other Wonderful Reptiles

Reptiles are amazing creatures and if one can get over their "otherness" they are fascinating. Historically-- in symbols, myth, and native tales all over the world-- they are featured. Turtles "hold up" the world in at least 5 distinct cultures. Snakes reputation is negative but respectful. It surprised me to find the similarities of the stories about these animals in so many far flung places. The faces are the best surprise. Search for more using search function-- the...
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Reptiles are amazing creatures and if one can get over their "otherness" they are fascinating. Historically-- in symbols, myth, and native tales all over the world-- they are featured. Turtles "hold up" the world in at least 5 distinct cultures. Snakes reputation is negative but respectful. It surprised me to find the similarities of the stories about these animals in so many far flung places. The faces are the best surprise. Search for more using search function-- the others we have are worth a view.
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