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The Imprisonment of Narahdarn the Bat single work   prose  
Issue Details: First known date: 1999... 1999 The Imprisonment of Narahdarn the Bat
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'Narahdarn the Bat was a man who enjoyed darkness, and the evil that is performed in darkness. He had married Wahlille and Goonaroo, the daughters of Bilbie the Rabbit-eared Bandicoot. They were industrious young women who employed all their time in gathering food. Narahdarn lived a life of luxury, seldom going out on the hunting trail, but growing fat and indolent on the food that his women brought to him.' (Introduction)

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    y separately published work icon Aboriginal Stories Aboriginal Stories with Word List A. W. Reed , A. W. Reed , Sydney : Reed New Holland , 1999 10965383 1999 selected work prose Indigenous story

    'Aboriginal Stories presents a collection of myths and legends gathered from various sources, representing the rich and diverse tapestry of beliefs of Aboriginal people throughout Australia. Tales range from creation myths and legends of the sun, moon and stars to legends of animals, birds, rivers, lakes and shores, as well as hero stories. In addition there are lists of Aboriginal words arranged alphabetically - English to Aboriginal and Aboriginal to English - together with a short selection of common phrases and sentences.' (Publication summary)

         Sydney : Reed New Holland , 1999     pg. 101-105
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