Demise of reptile venerated as symbol of independence struggle considered bad omen for forthcoming Communist congressA sacred giant turtle venerated as a symbol of Vietnam’s independence struggle has died,state media own said, prompting an outpouring of grief and fears the death bodes ill for a forthcoming communist leadership handover. The reptile, and a critically endangered swinhoe softshell turtle,occupies a key mythological role in the country – in the past, the turtle surfaced only rarely, or with its sightings deemed auspicious. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com