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The Oxford Companion to Australian Folklore

Author : Gwenda Davey
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Oxford Companion to Australian Folklore written by Gwenda Davey and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1993 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Myths and Legends of the Australian Aborigines

Author : W. Ramsay Smith
Publisher : Courier Corporation
ISBN 13 : 9780486427096
Total Pages : 420 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (27 download)

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Download or read book Myths and Legends of the Australian Aborigines written by W. Ramsay Smith and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 420 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For many of their campfire tales, the aboriginal people of Australia looked to the skies, where they found a twinkling text of morals and stories within their own version of the zodiac. Today, the starry birds, fishes, and dancing men that provided a backdrop to life Down Under for thousands of years have found a new popularity beyond Australia. With this colorful compilation of oral traditions, readers can savor the tales as they were told by their aboriginal narrators. Footnotes throughout the text clarify occasional obscurities, providing background on aboriginal life and customs as the need for explanation arises. For the most part, however, the author allows the myths to speak for themselves, without any attempt to support or disprove anthropological theories. The myths range in nature and tone from reverent recountings of the origins of the world and human life, to legends about the roots of religious and social customs, to fanciful and humorous animal fables. Unabridged republication of Myths and Legends of the Australian Aboriginals, Ballantyne Press-Spottiswoode, Ballantyne & Co. Ltd., London, n.d., ca. 1930. Index. 63 black-and-white illustrations.

Gadi Mirrabooka

Author : Pauline E. McLeod
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 031300983X
Total Pages : 164 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (13 download)

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Download or read book Gadi Mirrabooka written by Pauline E. McLeod and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2001-11-15 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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

Great Australian Stories

Author : Graham Seal
Publisher : Allen & Unwin
ISBN 13 : 1742693733
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (426 download)

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Download or read book Great Australian Stories written by Graham Seal and published by Allen & Unwin. This book was released on 2011 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Aboriginal Stories of Australia

Author : Reed A W
Publisher : Aboriginal Library
ISBN 13 : 9781876334178
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (341 download)

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Download or read book Aboriginal Stories of Australia written by Reed A W and published by Aboriginal Library. This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Australian Legendary Tales

Author : K. Langloh Parker
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
ISBN 13 : 3732650332
Total Pages : 82 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (326 download)

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Download or read book Australian Legendary Tales written by K. Langloh Parker and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2018-04-05 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Reproduction of the original: Australian Legendary Tales by K. Langloh Parker

Australian Mythology

Author : Matt Clayton
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 98 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Australian Mythology written by Matt Clayton and published by . This book was released on 2020-02-02 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!

Aborigine

Author : William Ramsay Smith
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 398 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Aborigine written by William Ramsay Smith and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 398 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Bunyips

Author : Robert Holden
Publisher : National Library Australia
ISBN 13 : 9780642107329
Total Pages : 236 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (73 download)

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Download or read book Bunyips written by Robert Holden and published by National Library Australia. This book was released on 2001 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Sun Mother Wakes the World

Author : Diane Wolkstein
Publisher : Harper Collins
ISBN 13 : 0688139159
Total Pages : 42 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (881 download)

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Download or read book Sun Mother Wakes the World written by Diane Wolkstein and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2004-03-30 with total page 42 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

A Guide to Australian Folklore

Author : Gwenda Davey
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book A Guide to Australian Folklore written by Gwenda Davey and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An alphabetically arranged list of terms, allusions, characters, events and places that constitutes the folklore of Australia, past and present.

Aboriginal Mythology

Author : Mudrooroo
Publisher : ETT Imprint
ISBN 13 : 1925706346
Total Pages : 265 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (257 download)

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Download or read book Aboriginal Mythology written by Mudrooroo and published by ETT Imprint. This book was released on 2018-09-01 with total page 265 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Myths and Legends of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands

Author : World Book
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780716626411
Total Pages : 118 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (264 download)

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Download or read book Myths and Legends of Australia, New Zealand, and Pacific Islands written by World Book and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 118 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Who created the world? Where did volcanoes come from? Explore the rich mythologies and legends of the many cultures of the peoples of Australia, New Zealand, and the Pacific Islands. Famous Myths and Legends is a beautifully photographed and illustrated 12-volume series designed to narrate the ancient mythologies and inherited stories from the many diverse cultures throughout the world.

Australian Folklore

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 302 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Australian Folklore written by and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 302 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Great Australian Stories

Author : Graham Seal
Publisher : ReadHowYouWant.com
ISBN 13 : 1458716813
Total Pages : 310 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (587 download)

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Download or read book Great Australian Stories written by Graham Seal and published by ReadHowYouWant.com. This book was released on 2010-10-19 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Folklore.

Legendary Tales of the Australian Aborigines

Author : David Unaipon
Publisher : Melbourne University
ISBN 13 : 9780522852462
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (524 download)

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Download or read book Legendary Tales of the Australian Aborigines written by David Unaipon and published by Melbourne University. This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collection of traditional Aboriginal stories from South Australia, written David Uniapon, an early Aboriginal activist, scientist, writer and preacher, who appears on the Australian $50 note. The stories originally appeared in 'Myths and Legends of the Australian Aboriginals', but were attributed to W. Ramsay Smith, FRS, anthropologist and Chief Medical Officer of South Australia. For this edition the stories have been re-edited, with the cooperation of Uniapon's descendants, and for the first time appear as the work of their true author. The editors contribute a substantial introduction that gives the historical and cultural context of Uniapon's work, and the story of this publication. Includes photos, glossary and bibliography. Muecke is Professor of Cultural Studies in the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, University of Technology, Sydney. Previous works include 'Reading the Country' and 'Paperbark: A collection of Black Australian writing'. Shoemaker is Dean of Arts at the Australian National University. Previous works include 'Black Words, White Page' and 'Mudrooroo: A critical study'.

The Great Treasury of Australian Folklore

Author : Anthony Macdougall
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781865036823
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (368 download)

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Download or read book The Great Treasury of Australian Folklore written by Anthony Macdougall and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tales of Spanish galleons, convicts, cannibalism, stories of shipwreck survivors, lost children, black trackers, and bushrangers. Feats of daring and endurance in the unforgiving outback. Australia's rugged history is evoked in this spellbinding anthology of tales.