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Ankotarinja, an Aranda myth

Oceania4 • Published In 1933 • Pages: 187-200

By: Strehlow, Theodor Georg Heinrich.

Abstract
This article contains a translation of a myth and a description of its enactment. The data are explained so clearly that the traditions and beliefs of which the myth is a symbol appear in their true cultural context. Beliefs about Ariltja men and Churinga are fully explained.
Subjects
Literary texts
Mythology
culture
Aranda
HRAF PubDate
1996
Region
Oceania
Sub Region
Australia
Document Type
article
Evaluation
Creator Type
Unknown
Document Rating
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
WAB ; 1950-1956
Field Date
1933
Coverage Date
not specified
Coverage Place
Australia
Notes
Theodor Georg Heinrich Strehlow
This document consists of excerpts
LCCN
38017490
LCSH
Aranda (Australian people)