Samudra manthan
As quoted above, the legend of Kurma is only briefly mentioned in the Brahma Purana, although it is stated that the 'Devas were not able to conquer Danavas in battle' before Shiva in this account of the Samudra manthan - not Narayana/Vishnu - is approached for help (Gautami-Mahatmya: 42.3). Kurma is however mentioned in prayers and obeisances throughout, such as by Kandu (69.176) and Indra (Gautami-Mahatmya: 4.48). Other details include: