Complete Book Of Australian Folk Lore
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Author |
: Gwenda Davey |
Publisher |
: Oxford University Press, USA |
Total Pages |
: 408 |
Release |
: 1993 |
ISBN-10 |
: IND:30000037275934 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (34 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Oxford Companion to Australian Folklore by : Gwenda Davey
One of the best ways to ascertain a nation's character is to examine its informal or unofficial culture - its folklore. Australians' sense of nationality is defined not merely in relation to the places they inhabit and the careers they pursue, but also via the slang and languages they speak, the jokes and yarns they exchange, the objects they make, the way they behave towards one another, and the games they play. As Australia approaches the centenary of Federation, it is timely that questions should be asked about the nature of the Australian identity in a changing, urbanized, multicultural society. The Oxford Companion to Australian Folklore addresses these questions and illustrates the range and importance of Australia's folkloric heritage. Some of Australia's best-known writers, folklorists and academics have contributed articles to the Companion. Entries range from the descriptive (Gumleaf playing) to the analytical (Popular culture and folklore); from country halls to graffiti to archival preservation of audio tapes; from the bunyip to rebetika (Greek blues); from chain letters to patchwork quilts and Wagga rugs. Also included are biographies of notables in the folklore field, and short entries on myths and heroes such as Ned Kelly, Henry Lawson, 'The Wild Colonial Boy' and 'The Dog on the Tucker Box'. Many entries contain references for those wishing to read further on a particular topic, and an appendix supplies bibliographic guidance for researchers. Until recently, Australia was one of the few countries in the world that tended to disregard the collection, preservation, study and recognition of its folk heritage and its contemporary folklore. As well as being an invaluablereference for students, families and cultural historians, The Oxford Companion to Australian Folklore is a milestone in the scholarship of Australian folklore.
Author |
: Pauline E. McLeod |
Publisher |
: Bloomsbury Publishing USA |
Total Pages |
: 164 |
Release |
: 2001-11-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780313009839 |
ISBN-13 |
: 031300983X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (39 Downloads) |
Synopsis Gadi Mirrabooka by : Pauline E. McLeod
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. Grades K-A
Author |
: W. Ramsay Smith |
Publisher |
: Ravenio Books |
Total Pages |
: 377 |
Release |
: 2015-05-01 |
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: |
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: |
Rating |
: 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Synopsis Myths and Legends of the Australian Aborigines by : W. Ramsay Smith
This classic resource is organized as follows: Chapter I: Origins The Customs and Traditions of Aboriginals The Story of the Creation The Coming of Mankind The Peewee’s Story The Eagle-hawk and the Crow The Birth of the Butterflies The Confusion of Tongues The Discovery and the Loss of the Secret of Fire The Moon The Wonderful Lizard The Lazy Goannas and what happened to them How the Selfish Goannas lost their Wives What some Aboriginal Carvings mean Chapter II: Animal Myths The Selfish Owl Why Frogs jump into the Water This is the legend of the frogs. Kinie Ger, the Native Cat The Porcupine and the Mountain Devil The Green Frog How the Tortoise got his Shell The Mischievous Crow and the Good he did Whowie The Flood and its Results How Spencer’s Gulf came into Existence Chapter III: Religion The Belief in a Great Spirit The Land of Perfection The Voice of the Great Spirit Witchcraft Chapter IV: Social Marriage Customs The Spirit of Help among the Aboriginals Ngia Ngiampe Hunting Fishing Sport Chapter V: Personal Myths Kirkin and Wyju The Love-story of the Two Sisters Cheeroonear The Keen Keeng Mr and Mrs Newal and their Dog Thardid Jimbo Palpinkalare Perindi and Harrimiah Bulpallungga Nurunderi's Wives Chirr-bookie, the Blue Crane Buthera and the Bat Yara-ma-yha-who The Origin of the Pleiades
Author |
: Graham Seal |
Publisher |
: Allen & Unwin |
Total Pages |
: 309 |
Release |
: 2011 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781742693736 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1742693733 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (36 Downloads) |
Synopsis Great Australian Stories by : Graham Seal
From pioneer tales to urban myths, folklore expert Graham Seal has gathered some of the best Australian stories from around the country, and this?new edition contains?10 extra stories. Australia has a rich tradition of story telling that reflects?a unique history and experience. Great Australian Stories is the most representative collection available of the stories?Aussies tell about themselves. Graham Seal explains where the stories come from, and why even the outright lies reveal a truth of sorts.
Author |
: Reed A W |
Publisher |
: Aboriginal Library |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 1998 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1876334177 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781876334178 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (77 Downloads) |
Synopsis Aboriginal Stories of Australia by : Reed A W
A collection of traditional Aboriginal tales, myths and legends. Learn how Yhi the sun goddess introduced life to the world, why the emu cannot fly and how the kangaroo got its tail. This new edition includes a glossary, giving the English translation for many Aboriginal words used in the text.
Author |
: K. Langloh Parker |
Publisher |
: BoD – Books on Demand |
Total Pages |
: 82 |
Release |
: 2018-04-05 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9783732650330 |
ISBN-13 |
: 3732650332 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (30 Downloads) |
Synopsis Australian Legendary Tales by : K. Langloh Parker
Reproduction of the original: Australian Legendary Tales by K. Langloh Parker
Author |
: Matt Clayton |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 98 |
Release |
: 2020-02-02 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9798608015298 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (98 Downloads) |
Synopsis Australian Mythology by : Matt Clayton
If you're looking for a captivating collection of Australian myths, then keep reading... With a history reaching back over 40,000 years, Indigenous Australian culture is one of the oldest continually existing cultures in the world. According to DNA tests conducted at the University of Copenhagen, Indigenous Australian people are the descendants of the first migrants to have left the birthplace of humanity in Africa, some 75,000 years ago. Across these many millennia, the Indigenous peoples of Australia have established complex and unique societies that have adapted well to the often harsh conditions of the Australian landscape. Although Indigenous Australian culture tends to be named as though it were a single unit, it is far from monolithic. According to the Australian government's website, at the time of first contact with Europeans, there were some 500 distinct Indigenous nations inhabiting Australia, speaking different languages and following their own religious and cultural practices, with a certain amount of overlap across cultures. As with all human societies, that of the Indigenous Australians is abounding in stories. Stories of how the world came to be the way it is, stories of heroism and perfidy, stories about animals and birds, and stories about love and hate all have parts to play in the wide array of myths, legends, and tales created by Indigenous Australians. Australian Mythology: Captivating Dreamtime Stories of Indigenous Australians invites you to go on a startling journey and discover: Origin stories Myths of Gods, Heroes, and Monsters Animal Tales And much, much more! So if you want a captivating collection of Australian myths, click the "add to cart" button!
Author |
: Robert Holden |
Publisher |
: National Library Australia |
Total Pages |
: 236 |
Release |
: 2001 |
ISBN-10 |
: 0642107327 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9780642107329 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (27 Downloads) |
Synopsis Bunyips by : Robert Holden
Robert Holden enters the bunyips lair to reveal the fascinating literature, folklore and superstitions that have immortalised Australia's most enigmatic creature. Bunyips includes extracts from Australian stories about bunyips, featuring work by Edel Wignell, Rosa Campbell Praed, Catherine Stow, Dal Stivens and others.
Author |
: Mudrooroo |
Publisher |
: ETT Imprint |
Total Pages |
: 265 |
Release |
: 2018-09-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781925706345 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1925706346 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (45 Downloads) |
Synopsis Aboriginal Mythology by : Mudrooroo
Aboriginals believe they have lived in Australia since the Dreamtime, the beginning of all creation, and archaeological evidence shows the land has been inhabited for tens of thousands of years. Over this time, Aboriginal culture has grown a rich variety of mythologies in hundreds of different languages. Their unifying feature is a shared belief that the whole universe is alive, that we belong to the land and must care for it. This was the first book to collate and explain the many fascinating elements of Aboriginal culture: the song circles and stories, artefacts, landmarks, characters and customs.
Author |
: Diane Wolkstein |
Publisher |
: Harper Collins |
Total Pages |
: 42 |
Release |
: 2004-03-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780688139155 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0688139159 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Synopsis Sun Mother Wakes the World by : Diane Wolkstein
At the beginning of the world, it was dark and silent and nothing stirred anywhere, until a voice roused the sleeping Sun Mother in the sky, telling her it was time to wake up all the creatures of the earth. The indigenous people of Australia believe that their first ancestors created the world and its laws. They also believe that the world is still being created in a continual process they call The Dreamtime. Renowned storyteller Diane Wolkstein has crafted a powerful retelling of an Australian creation story, illuminated by illustrator Bronwyn Bancroft's authentic, beautifully realized paintings.