Many cultures once believed that the Earth was supported on the back of an animal or creature. When it moved so did the Earth. Cultures believed that:

...the god Atlas was shrugging his shoulders.

...a water buffalo was shifting the weight on its feet.

..a giant hog was scratching its back on a palm tree.

...eight elephants were bumping into one another.

...a snake was chasing its own tail.

...and enormous frog was stumbling

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