
- 76 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
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Some Myths and Legends of the Australian Aborigines
About this book
This volume contains an illustrated collection of Australian Aborigine folklore, rewritten for a general audience. "Some Myths and Legends of the Australian Aborigines" is highly recommended for those with an interest in mythology and Australian Aboriginal culture, and it would make for a worthy addition to collections of allied literature. Contents include: "Why the Crow is Black", "How the Stars Were Made", "Rolla-Mano and the Evening Star.", "The Story of the Seven Sisters and the Faithful Lovers", "A Legend of the Sacred Bullroarer", "The Great Fight.", "The Flying Chip.", "Why Blackfellows Never Travel Alone - A Legend of the Wallaroo and Willy-Wagtail", etc. Many vintage books such as this are becoming increasingly rare and expensive. We are republishing this volume now in an affordable, modern, high-quality edition complete with a specially commissioned new introduction. First published in 1923.
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Table of contents
- Introduction
- The Story of the Seven Sisters and the Faithful Lovers
- A Legend of the Sacred Bullroarer
- A Legend of the Great Flood
- How the Stars Were Made
- Why the Crow is Black
- Why Flying Foxes Hang from Trees
- Why Blackfellows Never Travel Alone
- How the Kangaroo Got a Long Tail, and the Wombat a Flat Forehead
- Why the Emu has Short Wings and the Native Companion a Harsh Voice
- How the Sun was Made
- Thugine, the Rainbow and the Wandering Boys
- Mirragan, the Fisherman
- How Fire was Stolen from the Red-Crested Cockatoo
- Why the Fish-Hawk was Driven to the Sea
- How the Native Bear Lost His Tail