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  • Hoan Kiem Lake Hoan Kiem Turtle Hanoi · Legend · 15th century (legend)

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Hoan Kiem Turtle

A legendary giant turtle said to live in Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi, Vietnam. Told of as the divine turtle to which a hero returned a sacred sword, it was confirmed to be one of the world's largest softshell turtles.