The lake where this is said to have happened is named after the tale and is known as Ho Hoan Kiem, meaning “lake of the returned sword.” It was in this same lake that Cu Rua lived.

A national legend tells of a giant golden turtle that bestowed upon the Vietnamese people a magic sword and victory over Chinese invaders in the 16th ... ("Returned Sword") Lake in downtown Hanoi ...

HANOI, Vietnam — Veterinarians examined a rare giant turtle considered sacred by many Vietnamese at a makeshift hospital in Hanoi on Monday to check mysterious lesions afflicting o… ...

Fireworks explode over Sword Lake in Hanoi. Photo by Giang Huy A dance of fire and light between over Sword Lake with the lit up Turtle Tower. Photo by Giang Huy State President Vo Van Thuong extended ...

HANOI, Vietnam — Veterinarians examined a rare giant turtle considered sacred by many Vietnamese at a makeshift hospital in Hanoi on Monday to check mysterious lesions afflicting o… ...