A collection of over 70 stories that retell Aboriginal fables and legendary tales. These have been told by tribes over Australia for thousands of years. Subjects include how the black snake became poisonous and how the Murray River was formed.
A collection of over 70 stories that retell Aboriginal fables and legendary tales. These have been told by tribes over Australia for thousands of years. Subjects include how the black snake became poisonous and how the Murray River was formed.
p>Aboriginal Fables amp; Legendary Tales is a magical introduction to the world of Aboriginal folklore and the Dreamtime, for all those interested in Australia's colourful history./p>p>Filled with mythical half-human, half-animal beings such as the Rainbow Snake and the woman who changed into a kangaroo, this extraordinary collection of legends and fables explains how the animals and birds appeared in Australia, and how the lakes, rivers and mountains were made.p>
A.W. Reed wrote many books on topics such as myths, language and place names of both M?ori and Australian Aboriginal culture.
Aboriginal Fables and Legendary Tales is a magical introduction to the world of Aboriginal folklore and the Dreamtime, for all those interested in Australia's colourful history.
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