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- Author: William Jenkyn Thomas
- Publisher: Left of Brain Books
- ISBN-10: 1397668423
- ISBN-13: 9781397668424
- Format: 13.3 x 20.3 x 0.5 cm, mīksti vāki
- Language: English
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This compelling collection offers a window into the rich oral traditions of the Australian Aborigines through a selection of their myths and legends. Presented with clarity and respect for the source material, the tales explore ancestral beings, the natural world, and the spiritual beliefs that have shaped Aboriginal cultures for generations.
Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century ethnographic interest, the book reflects the period's perspectives while preserving the enduring narratives of one of the world's oldest continuous cultures.
Through these stories, readers gain insight into the values, cosmology, and symbolic landscapes that underpin Aboriginal worldviews. A concise yet evocative compilation, it highlights the significance of storytelling in preserving cultural identity and continuity.
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- Author: William Jenkyn Thomas
- Publisher: Left of Brain Books
- ISBN-10: 1397668423
- ISBN-13: 9781397668424
- Format: 13.3 x 20.3 x 0.5 cm, mīksti vāki
- Language: English English
This compelling collection offers a window into the rich oral traditions of the Australian Aborigines through a selection of their myths and legends. Presented with clarity and respect for the source material, the tales explore ancestral beings, the natural world, and the spiritual beliefs that have shaped Aboriginal cultures for generations.
Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century ethnographic interest, the book reflects the period's perspectives while preserving the enduring narratives of one of the world's oldest continuous cultures.
Through these stories, readers gain insight into the values, cosmology, and symbolic landscapes that underpin Aboriginal worldviews. A concise yet evocative compilation, it highlights the significance of storytelling in preserving cultural identity and continuity.
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