Chelone (Greek mythology)

Chelone (Greek Χελώνη, "turtle" ) in Greek mythology, a maiden who is transformed by Hermes into a turtle.

From the messenger god Hermes occasion of the marriage of Zeus and Hera all the gods, humans and animals are invited Chelone remained in contempt before the wedding as the only at home. As Hermes noticed her absence, he rises to the earth down, throws Chelone together with their house into a river and transformed them into a turtle that has to wear their home always on the back.