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'Take a journey into the fascinating world of Australia's Aboriginal culture with this unique collection of 33 authentic, unaltered stories brought to you by three Aboriginal storyteller custodians! Unlike other compilations of tales that were modified and published without permission from the Aboriginal people, these stories are now presented with approval from Aboriginal elders in an effort to help foster a better understanding of the history and culture of the Aboriginal people. Gadi Mirrabooka, which means below the Southern Cross, introduces wonderful tales from the Dreamtime, the mystical period of Aboriginal beginning. Through these stories you can learn about customs and values, animal psychology, hunting and gathering skills, cultural norms, moral behavior, the spiritual belief system, survival skills, and food resources. A distinctive and absolutely compelling story collection, this book is an immensely valuable treasure for educators, parents, children, and adult readers.' (Source: TROVE)
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Gadi Mirrabooka means 'below the Southern Cross'.
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Dedication: I dedicate this book to the Australian Aboriginal nations, whose stories from the Dreaming bestow wisdom and spiritual values that can inspire and enrich all of our lives.
Contents
- Mirrabooka : A Story About the Southern Cross, single work short story Indigenous story (p. 37-38)
- The Beginning Island : A Creation Story from the First Time, when Tasmania was Born, Pauline E. McLeod , single work prose dreaming story (p. 39-40)
- Lumerai, the Mother Snake : A Rainbow Serpent Creation Story from the Northern Territory, Francis Firebrace , single work prose dreaming story (p. 41-42)
- The Murray Cod : A Creation Map Story from the Murray River Basin on the Border of New South Wales and Victoria, Pauline E. McLeod , single work prose dreaming story (p. 43-44)
- Boomerang; Alinga, the Lizard Man : A Story from Uluru (Ayers Rock) in the Northern Territory, Francis Firebrace , single work prose dreaming story (p. 45-46)
- The Birth of the Butterflies : A Story of When Death First Came to the Land, from the Murray River, New South Wales, June E. Barker , single work prose dreaming story (p. 47-49)
- Why the Kookaburra Laughs : A Wiradjuri Creation Story from New South Wales, Pauline E. McLeod , single work prose dreaming story (p. 50-52)
- The Whale Man and His Canoe, Francis Firebrace , single work prose dreaming story (p. 53-54)
- How the Birds Got Their Colours : A Wiradjuri Story from New South Wales, Pauline E. McLeod , single work prose dreaming story (p. 55-56)
- The Platypus, Gayga The Little Mother Duck : A Creation Story from the Top End of the Darling River Region, Northern New South Wales, June E. Barker , single work prose dreaming story (p. 57-60)
- How the Kangaroo Got Her Pouch : A Wiradjuri Story from New South Wales, Pauline E. McLeod , single work prose dreaming story (p. 61-63)
- The Little Flying Fox : A Creation Story from New South Wales North Coast, Pauline E. McLeod , single work prose dreaming story (p. 64-65)
- How Koolah the Koala Lost His Tail : A Story from Northwestern New South Wales, June E. Barker , single work prose dreaming story (p. 66-67)
- Little Koalai"Little Koala we all love you, Boy.", single work poetry (p. 68)
- Pikkuw, the Crocodile : A Story from the Cape York Area of Northern Queensland, Francis Firebrace , single work prose dreaming story (p. 69-70)
- Goolbree How the Emu Lost Its Wings : A Story from Northwestern New South Wales, June E. Barker , single work prose dreaming story (p. 71-72)
- The Story of the Didjeridoo : A Story of the Gulf Country of the Northern Territory, Francis Firebrace , single work prose dreaming story (p. 73-74)
- How the Night Owl Came To Be, June E. Barker , single work prose dreaming story (p. 75-77)
- Myee, the Bogong Moth Woman : A Story from the Albury Region of New South Wales, Francis Firebrace , single work prose dreaming story (p. 78-79)
- Frog and the Lyrebird : A Story of the People of the Blue Mountains, Pauline E. McLeod , single work prose dreaming story (p. 80-82)
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