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churinga (Tjuringa) In Australian mythology, sacred objects of stone or wood in which the spirits of ancestors come to dwell; also, a mnemonic device for storytelling. These churingas are ritually decorated, they

A Buurt-kuuruk is in Australian mythology, an evil spirit in the form of a woman as tall as a gum tree, which can range to 50 feet in five years. SOURCE: Encyclopedia

An Australian aboriginal drawing of a Bunyip made in 1848. (FPL) The Bunyip, a legendary, elusive, creature, figures in reports that range back in time into the oral folklore of the Aboriginal

Bunjil In Australian mythology, creator sky god and culture hero. According to one version of the creation myth, Bunjil formed rivers, trees, plants, and hills from the bare land. At first there

Brewins In Australian mythology, invisible evil spirits who cause disease. They can be driven away by a medicine man, who uses foul language against them and sucks the parts of the victim’s

Bori In Australian mythology, invisible spirit who kills his victims by injecting them with incurable diseases. SOURCE: Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written by Anthony S. Mercatante &

Boorala In Australian mythology, tribal name for a creator god. Those who are good go to Boorala’s home when they die. SOURCE: Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written

Biggarro In Australian mythology, the wombat snake who aids man to the spirit land, the Land of Perfection. He is the opposite of the evil carpet snake, Goonnear. SOURCE: Encyclopedia of World

Banaidja In Australian mythology, ancestral figure, son of Laindjung. He taught the Arnhem Landers their totems and sacred rituals. One of his enemies, Muru, said “He has made a charm so that

Bamapama In Australian mythology, trickster of the Murngin in northern Australia, often called the “crazy man” because he violates various taboos, especially those involving clan incest. SOURCE: Encyclopedia of World Mythology and