The lake was renamed Hoan Kiem Lake or Lake of the Returned Sword based on this legend.īut despite the Rafetus swinhoei being revered, it is also extremely threatened. For the people of the country, the Hoan Kiem turtle, as it is known locally, is a symbol of Vietnam’s independence and prosperity.Īccording to the legend passed from one generation to the next, this giant golden turtle emerged from the Hoan Kiem Lake to reclaim a magic sword used by the Le Loi King to defeat Chinese Ming forces in the 15th century.
Like many turtle species, Swinhoe’s softshell turtle ( Rafetus swinhoei) has for centuries held special cultural significance in Vietnam.
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