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During the [[Sengoku period]], legends of long lived turtles, known as ''minogame'' (蓑亀), became symbols of longevity and felicity.<ref>{{WP|Cultural depictions of turtles#Japan|Cultural depictions of turtles}}</ref> In 1582, Lady [[Nene]] gifted a trinket with an image of a ''minogame'' to the [[samurai]] [[Yasuke]] after he and [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] had eliminated a group of corrupt ''daikan''.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' − The Corrupt Daikan</ref> | During the [[Sengoku period]], legends of long lived turtles, known as ''minogame'' (蓑亀), became symbols of longevity and felicity.<ref>{{WP|Cultural depictions of turtles#Japan|Cultural depictions of turtles}}</ref> In 1582, Lady [[Nene]] gifted a trinket with an image of a ''minogame'' to the [[samurai]] [[Yasuke]] after he and [[Fujibayashi Naoe]] had eliminated a group of corrupt ''daikan''.<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Shadows]]'' − [[The Corrupt Daikan]]</ref> | ||
During the [[Seven Years' War]], [[Shay Cormac]] found a [[Cave paintings|cave painting]] of a great turtle as part of the story of the [[Sky Woman]]. The painting depicted the great turtle that carried a part of [[Earth]] on its back. As time passed on, the turtle and the earth on its back grew to be an island, which would be called [[North America]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> | During the [[Seven Years' War]], [[Shay Cormac]] found a [[Cave paintings|cave painting]] of a great turtle as part of the story of the [[Sky Woman]]. The painting depicted the great turtle that carried a part of [[Earth]] on its back. As time passed on, the turtle and the earth on its back grew to be an island, which would be called [[North America]].<ref>''[[Assassin's Creed: Rogue]]''</ref> | ||
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Turtles are an order of reptiles known as Testudines which are characterized by the protective shell developed from their ribs that enclose their body.[1] A well known species of sea turtle is the green sea turtle, which was often hunted for its shell.
History[edit | edit source]
In West Francia, jarlskona Eivor Varinsdottir of the Raven Clan once hunted three regular European pond turtles to offer at the altar Sarclitas.[2]
Cultural depictions[edit | edit source]
During the Sengoku period, legends of long lived turtles, known as minogame (蓑亀), became symbols of longevity and felicity.[3] In 1582, Lady Nene gifted a trinket with an image of a minogame to the samurai Yasuke after he and Fujibayashi Naoe had eliminated a group of corrupt daikan.[4]
During the Seven Years' War, Shay Cormac found a cave painting of a great turtle as part of the story of the Sky Woman. The painting depicted the great turtle that carried a part of Earth on its back. As time passed on, the turtle and the earth on its back grew to be an island, which would be called North America.[5]
Appearances[edit | edit source]
- Assassin's Creed IV: Black Flag (first appearance)
- Assassin's Creed: Pirates
- Assassin's Creed: Rogue (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Odyssey
- Assassin's Creed: Dynasty (mentioned only)
- Assassin's Creed: Valhalla − The Siege of Paris
- Assassin's Creed: Mirage (mentioned in Database entry only)
- Assassin's Creed: Shadows
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑
Turtle on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Valhalla − The Siege of Paris
- ↑ Cultural depictions of turtles on Wikipedia
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Shadows − The Corrupt Daikan
- ↑ Assassin's Creed: Rogue