The characters / Recurring character
Maturin (the Turtle)
Maturin (the Turtle) is recorded in 2 distinct storys.
The Tower narratives identify Maturin as the Great Turtle associated with the Beam opposite Shardik. The O’Brian character Stephen Maturin and biology author John H Maturin are different named entities.
Also recorded as Maturin.
Stories and supporting passages
The Dark Tower VI: Song of Susannah
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He loves the earth and loves the sea, And even loves a child like me.” “Not quite the way I learned it in my cradle and taught it to my friends,” Roland said, “but close enough, by watch and by warrant.” “The Great Turtle’s name is Maturin,” Jake said, and shrugged.
Jake states that the Great Turtle’s name is Maturin.
The Dark Tower VII: The Dark Tower
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Callahan names Maturin while holding the ivory turtle. This identifies a representation, not the guardian physically present.