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The Wives Of Baiame single work   prose   Indigenous story  
Issue Details: First known date: 1978... 1978 The Wives Of Baiame
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Before leaving the world to go to his home in the Milky Way, Baiame climbed the ladder of stone steps to the summit of Mount Oobi-oobi, whose peak in in Bullima. There, when he made his last departure, his wives were attached to a crystal rock, as a remembrance of the time when Baiame looked and spoke as a man and walked upon the earth. (Introduction)

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    y separately published work icon Aboriginal Myths : Tales of the Dreamtime A. W. Reed , Frenchs Forest : Reed , 1978 Z1399516 1978 selected work prose A collection of Australian Indigenous dreaming stories, retold by A. W. Reed, who acknowledges a 'certain westernisation' of his retellings. The stories are ordered in three parts: The Great Father; Totemic Ancestors; Creation Myths. Reed provides contextual introductions to many of the tales. Frenchs Forest : Reed , 1978 pg. 32-35
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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. 38-41
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