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keya {meaning turtle}
Turtles play positive roles in the folklore of many Native American tribes. In the creation myths of some East Coast tribes
(such as the Iroquois and Lenape), the Great Spirit created their homeland by placing earth on the back of a giant turtle.
This is why some contemporary Native Americans refer to North America by the name "Turtle Island." Turtles are a symbol
of the earth in many different Native cultures. To Plains Indians, turtles are associated with long life, protection, and fertility.
In some Plains tribes, a newborn girl's umbilical cord was sewn into a figure in the shape of a turtle to ensure her health and
safety. In other tribes, turtles are often associated with healing, wisdom, and spirituality.

credit to thank
turtle www.deviantart.com/castlegraph… CastleGraphics
nebula www.deviantart.com/cosmicspark… cosmicspark
texture www.deviantart.com/amonstock/a… AmonStock
moon www.deviantart.com/wisewandere… WiseWandererStock

Description
keya {meaning turtle}
Turtles play positive roles in the folklore of many Native American tribes. In the creation myths of some East Coast tribes
(such as the Iroquois and Lenape), the Great Spirit created their homeland by placing earth on the back of a giant turtle.
This is why some contemporary Native Americans refer to North America by the name "Turtle Island." Turtles are a symbol
of the earth in many different Native cultures. To Plains Indians, turtles are associated with long life, protection, and fertility.
In some Plains tribes, a newborn girl's umbilical cord was sewn into a figure in the shape of a turtle to ensure her health and
safety. In other tribes, turtles are often associated with healing, wisdom, and spirituality.

credit to thank
turtle www.deviantart.com/castlegraph… CastleGraphics
nebula www.deviantart.com/cosmicspark… cosmicspark
texture www.deviantart.com/amonstock/a… AmonStock
moon www.deviantart.com/wisewandere… WiseWandererStock