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Nüwa Slaying the Giant Turtle to Prop Up the Sky

🐉 Chinese MythologyBohai Sea, ChinaNüwa • Ao (the Giant Turtle)

The goddess Nüwa saves the crumbling heavens by slaying a primordial giant turtle, Ao, and using its massive legs to support the four corners of the sky. This divine act prevents the world from collapsing into chaos, ensuring the survival of humanity and the balance of nature.