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Indigenous Australians 'had their own stories that explained the origin of the world, themselves and all that make up the world that provided Aboriginal people with a strong and close association with the land for thousands of years. These stories gave unity and purpose to Aboriginal Societies in the past and are important today in maintaining their identity.'
(Source: Dreamtime Kullinlla Art)
Notes
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Michael Connolly has collated traditional stories under the subjects of: Water, Sky, Land, People, and Instruments. Connolly has matched each story with a piece of his own artwork.
Contents
* Contents derived from the
Redcliffe,
Redcliffe area,
Brisbane Outer North,
Brisbane,
Queensland,:Dreamtime Kullilla-Art
, 2007 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
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Tiddalik the Frog,
Michael J. Connolly
,
single work
dreaming story
The story of Tiddalik the Frog - the flood maker.
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The Great Watersnake of Nagamaru,
Michael J. Connolly
,
single work
dreaming story
The story of Nagamaru's Great Watersnake.
- Guddhu the Murray Cod, Michael J. Connolly , single work prose dreaming story
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Gaya-dari the Platypus,
Michael J. Connolly
,
single work
dreaming story
A creation story about the platypus.
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The Guardian of the Rivers,
Michael J. Connolly
,
single work
dreaming story
Short description of the nature of the Rainbow Snake, the guardian of the rivers.
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Thuggai the Yellowbelly,
Michael J. Connolly
,
single work
dreaming story
The creation story of the Yellowbelly fish.
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Wayamba the Turtle,
Michael J. Connolly
,
single work
dreaming story
The creation story of the turtle.
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The Whale's Awakening,
Michael J. Connolly
,
single work
dreaming story
A story of how the animals travelled to Australia.
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Brolga,
Michael J. Connolly
,
single work
dreaming story
The creation story of how Brolga became a bird.
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Birth of the Butterflies,
Michael J. Connolly
,
single work
dreaming story
A story about the first death in the world, and how butterflies
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How the Sun was Made,
Michael J. Connolly
,
single work
dreaming story
A creation story about the first dawn.
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Mullion the Eagle,
Michael J. Connolly
,
single work
dreaming story
A story about how the Muruwari people solved their problem with Mullion the Eagle.
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Goolay-Yali the Pelican,
Michael J. Connolly
,
single work
dreaming story
Goolay-Yali the Pelican had the secret of how to make a fishing net - his secret was discovered and now all his children have their own fishing net.
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The Southern Cross,
Michael J. Connolly
,
single work
prose
dreaming story
A creation story about the Southern Cross and the first death.
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Waratah,
Michael J. Connolly
,
single work
prose
dreaming story
The story of how the Waratah became a red flower.
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Weemulee the Owl,
Michael J. Connolly
,
single work
dreaming story
The story of how the owl got their special eyes.
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The Sacred Fires of the Muriwari,
Michael J. Connolly
,
single work
prose
dreaming story
A story about the stars in the sky.
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Ga:ni King of the Lizards,
Michael J. Connolly
,
single work
dreaming story
A story of how the Frilly Neck Lizards got their marks on their chests.
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Bilba the Bilby,
Michael J. Connolly
,
single work
dreaming story
A story about why the Bilby lives underground.
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Ooyu-Bu-Lui the Black Snake,
Michael J. Connolly
,
single work
dreaming story
A story about how the black snake became poisonous.
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