Category: Australian Mythology

Kurriwilban In Australian mythology, a cannibalistic female monster, wife of Yaho. She has an upright horn on each shoulder for piercing her victims, who are…

Kuninwa-wattalo In Australian mythology, evil spirits who attack at night, strangling their victims with a cord. SOURCE: Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition…

Kunapipi In Australian mythology, the Great Mother goddess who formed the land from her body, produced children, animals, and plants, and taught humankind the gift…

Kuinyo In Australian mythology, an evil death spirit who gives forth a repulsive odor. SOURCE: Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written…

Krum-ku-dart-boneit In Australian mythology, evil spirits who wake men at night, take control of their bodies, and force them to hop until they die of…

Koyan In Australian mythology, a tribal name for the good spirit. He is offered spears in worship. SOURCE: Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third…

Koopoo In Australian mythology, the redplain kangaroo responsible for cats having spots. One day Koopoo met Jabbor, the cat who lived in the area Koopoo…

Kookinberrook and Berrokborn In Australian mythology, the first men created, made by the god Pundjel. They married Kunewarra and Kuurook. SOURCE: Encyclopedia of World Mythology…

Koi In Australian mythology, generic name for the spirit of the bush. SOURCE: Encyclopedia of World Mythology and Legend, Third Edition – Written by Anthony…

Kohin In Australian mythology, god dwelling in the Milky Way who sends thunder and lightning. He was once a warrior. SOURCE: Encyclopedia of World Mythology…