The rainbow serpent

Jean Baptiste Apuatimi, Tiwi Islands The exposure of Aboriginal art to the West had its inception at the aboriginal community of Papunya in the Western Desert of Central Australia. Just like the vivid wildflowers that fill the local ochre terrain in the middle of winter, their art was a rare juxtaposition adapted from the Australian landscape. Although the indigenous art was originally developed for body painting, bark & cave art and ceremonial ground paintings, once the Papunya artists were…

In the Aboriginal myth, Rainbow Serpent meanders snake-like creating hills, valleys and rivers, sunlight reflecting the spectrum of colors.

A timeless classic from the Dreamtime. There are many names and stories associated with the Rainbow Serpent, all of which communicate its significance within Aboriginal traditions, most particularly as a symbol of fertility, peace and unity. Dreamtime stories tell how the Rainbow Serpent came from beneath the ground and created huge ridges, mountains and gorges […]

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contribution for a charity artbook project Myths-Galore The rainbow serpent is part of the "dreamtime stories" of Australia's aborigines, it's responsib... Myth Of The Rainbow Serpent

This lovely resource allows students to read through the traditional Aboriginal Dreamtime story of The Rainbow Serpent. It could be used as a basis for discussion, writing, comprehension activity or a whole class read-along.

"Wargyl" Bimara Rainbow Serpent .important in Aboriginal creation dreaming . Australia wide.connected to waterways and waterholes. We still throw sand in the water to show our respect and let the wargly know we are there.