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y separately published work icon Myths and Legends of the Australian Aborigines selected work   prose   dreaming story  
Alternative title: Myths & Legends of the Australian Aboriginals
Issue Details: First known date: 1930... 1930 Myths and Legends of the Australian Aborigines
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Contents

* Contents derived from the London,
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England,
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United Kingdom (UK),
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Western Europe, Europe,:Harrap , 1930 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
The Flood and Its Result: Berrwerina Tribe Darling River, David Unaipon , single work single work prose Indigenous story dreaming story

A story from the Berrwerina people of the Darling River, New South Wales.

 (p. 151-168)
Note: With title: The Flood and Its Result
How Spencer's Gulf Came into Existence, W. Ramsay Smith , single work prose Indigenous story
According to the author this story was handed down through the ages by the people of the Narrangga tribe. It is a creation myth of Spencer Gulf, one of two large inlets on the southern coast of South Australia and faces the Great Australian Bight.
 (p. 168-172)
Belief of the Aborigine in a Great Spirit, David Unaipon , single work oral history (p. 173-174)
Note: With title: The Belief in a Great Spirit
The Land of Perfection, W. Ramsay Smith , single work essay
This work is the author's description of the landscape of the Nullarbor Plains.
 (p. 174-182)
The Voice of the Great Spirit, David Unaipon , single work short story Indigenous story

The story of the Great Spirit who wanted to give the people a sign.

 (p. 182-184)
Note: With title: The Voice of the Great Spirit
Witchcraft, David Unaipon , single work oral history

The author talks about the Medicine man and their practices within the Aboriginal Culture.

 (p. 184-208)
Note: With title: Witchcraft
Marriage Customs of the Australian Aborigines, David Unaipon , single work oral history

The author talks about the customs,rituals, and laws of marriage between men and women in Australian Aboriginal societies.

 (p. 209-214)
Note: With title: Marriage Customs
Panp Parl Lowa : Spirit of Help Among the Aborigines, David Unaipon , single work oral history

The author talks of the traditional custom of Panp Parl Lowa which translates as "Do unto others as you world that they should do unto you". (David Unaipon, 1924-25)

 (p. 214-215)
Note: With title: The Spirit of Help Among the Aboriginals
Nhung E Umpie, David Unaipon , single work essay Indigenous story

The author talks about the concept of human nature and its similarities between all nationalities, languages, and religions. Further, he talks of the institution of the custom Nhung E umpie, a custom that practices the removal of a portion of the navel cord from mother and child at birth.

 (p. 215-218)
Note: With title: Ngia Ngiampe
Hunting, David Unaipon , single work oral history essay

The author talks about the hunting practices of the Australian Aboriginals.

 (p. 219-228)
Note: With title: Hunting
Fishing, David Unaipon , single work oral history (p. 228-236)
Sport, David Unaipon , single work oral history

The author talks of the universal spirit of sport, even among the Australian Aboriginals.

 (p. 236-241)
Note: With title: Sport
Kirkin and Wyju, W. Ramsay Smith , single work prose
The story of Kirkin a mythical man who was endowed with long golden hair.
 (p. 242-249)
Love Story of the Mar Rallang, David Unaipon , single work prose dreaming story

The story of two sisters who fall in love with the same boy.

 (p. 249-251)
Note: With title: The Love-story of the Two Sisters
Cheeroonear, W. Ramsay Smith , single work prose

A story abour Cheeroonear, his wife and their dogs who were mythical beings in Nallarbor Plains legends.

 (p. 252-259)
The Keen Keeng, W. Ramsay Smith , single work prose Indigenous story
The Keen Keeng were mythical creatures who were able to transform their arms into wings.
 (p. 259-264)
Mr and Mrs Newel and their Dog, W. Ramsay Smith , single work prose Indigenous story
This story of the newals and their dog as the most cruel beings that existed was told of by the Bajeeja tribe.
 (p. 264-270)
Woo, W. Ramsay Smith , single work prose Indigenous story
'Woo was the strangest and most peculiar being that ever existed. He was the ... only son of a great giantess, who lived and wandered about in the country of the ...Pumbala tribe that inhabited the south and south-eastern parts of ...South Australia.' (Source: Myths and Legends of the Australian Aborigines 1930)
 (p. 270-272)
Thardid Jimbo, Astra Lacis (illustrator), Dennis Hall , single work children's fiction children's Indigenous story

This is the story of Thardid Jimbo a giant who lived in a cave in the land of Ge Rill Ghillie, and Mummulbery. Mummulbery was a good man who possessed knowledge of the law.

 (p. 274-277)
Note: A story that was retold in 1976.
Palpinkalare, W. Ramsay Smith , single work prose Indigenous story
A traditional legend of an event that happened in far-off days. A story of a young man, a maiden, two brothers, and the Evil One.
 (p. 277-294)
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