VietNamNet Bridge – The giant turtle of the Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, reportedly died this afternoon, January 19. This is shocking news to Hanoians in particular and Vietnamese in general. According to Infonet online newspaper, a man from Bac Giang province was the first who detected the dead turtle at 4.30pm. The last time people saw the legendary turtle rising to the lake surface was at noon on December 21. The turtle, which is believed to be hundreds of years old, is famous for its rareness and its connection to the legend about the Hoan Kiem Lake. Hoan Kiem Lake (meaning “Lake of the Returned Sword” or “Lake of the Restored Sword”), also known as Sword Lake, is a lake in the historical center of Hanoi. The lake is one of the major scenic spots in the city and serves as a focal point for its public life. According to the legend, emperor Le Loi handed a magic sword called Heaven’s Will which brought him victory in his revolt against the Chinese Ming Dynasty back to the Golden Turtle God (Kim Qui) in the lake and hence gave it its present name (the lake was formerly known as “Luc Thuy”…

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