Author: Lux Ferre

Yaho In Australian mythology, a cannibalistic male monster who lives in the mountains. He kills and roasts his victims, who are always women. His evil…

Yabons In Australian mythology, friendly spirits who aid men, often warning them of danger. SOURCE: Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written…

Wondjina In Australian mythology, primal beings who appear in various myths that take place during Ungud (dreamtime). Most Wondjina transform themselves into rock paintings while…

Wollonqua In Australian mythology, the great snake of the Warramunga, who rose out of the Thapauerlu, a vast water hole in the Murchinson Ranges. Wollonqua…

Wiwonderrer In Australian mythology, stone animals who kill human beings. They can be destroyed only if speared in the eyes or the mouth. SOURCE: Encyclopedia…

Wambeen In Australian mythology, an evil being who sends lightning and fire. When he comes down to earth, he kills travelers. He is recognized by…

Walwalag Sisters In Australian mythology, two sisters who were eaten and regurgitated by the Rainbow Snake. Their story is reenacted in various fertility rites of…

Walangada (belonging to the sky) In Australian mythology, a primal being of unidentified form who ascended to the sky to become the Milky Way. SOURCE:…

Uli-tarra In Australian mythology, the first man, who is said to have come from the east. At the beginning of time there was no sea,…