Animals play a significant role in creation myths across various cultures, often symbolizing aspects of the natural world and human experience. For example, the Chinese creation story features a gigantic turtle that supports the world, while in some Native American traditions, the coyote is a trickster figure involved in creation. These animal representations highlight the interconnectedness of humans and nature, emphasizing the roles that animals play in mythology, as teachers, symbols, or catalysts for human understanding of the world.