Turtle jewellery symbolism

Turtle jewellery symbolism
Amulets in the form of a turtle are found in ancient Egypt. In China, sacred turtle has long been a mascot of wisdom and long life, carved figures of turtles on roofs of wooden houses served as a protection from fire. In India, the giant wise turtle Kurma was one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu, and its feet, according to ancient myths, served as a support to space.
According to Mongolian myths, golden turtle holds the central mountain of the universe. Many mythologies see it as a symbol of material existence, and a mediator between heaven and earth. In the ancient East, people believed tortoise shell protected the home from evil spells and the Grail. Thus, the cup from it protected against poison, and tortoiseshell bracelets – from any damage. Ancient Mexicans recognized tortoise as a mascot of fertility.

Interesting facts. Turtle Days are celebrated in Mid-June, in Churubusco, Indiana, US. The origins of this unusual festival dates back to 1948, when a farmer Gale Harris spotted a huge turtle one day while patching his roof. Noteworthy, its size was—four or five feet wide and six feet long, according to Harris and others who glimpsed it. Harris tried every way he could think of to capture the monster, but the turtle always managed to escape. Shortly speaking, the locals named the turtle Oscar and organized a community festival. The first Turtle Days festival took place in 1950. Now held annually in mid-June, the event features a parade with a turtle float, booths selling turtle soup, and turtle races.

Turtle jewellery symbolism