Gumbaynggirr Dreaming Story Collection / Gumbaynggirr Yuludarla Jandaygam

Steve Morelli, Gary Williams, Dallas Walker , Shaa Smith

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Muurrbay Language & Culture Cooperative Ltd
01 January 2016

Language: reference & general; Languages & ESL; Aboriginal Languages - Fiction; Australian Aboriginal - Languages

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The Gumbaynggirr Dreaming Stories make up one of the most extensive collections of Dreaming stories on the East Coast of of Australia. It brings together stories about many aspects of spiritual life, including the first three hero Ancestors, Yuludarla, Gawnggan and Birrugan, Muurrbay Bundani – The tree of life, How the sea was made and Moon Man – Giidanyba.

These stories come for throughout the Gumbaynggirr region and the book includes: Gumbaynggirr versions, word-by-word glossing and English translation; descriptions of important language features; and background cultural information about Hero Ancestors, Miirlarl (special places) and Dreaming story themes. Edited by Steve Morelli, Gary Williams, Dallas Walker. Illustrated by Shaa Smith.

Illustrated by: Shaa Smith
Edited by: Steve Morelli, Gary Williams, Dallas Walker
Imprint: Muurrbay Language & Culture Cooperative Ltd
Country of Publication: Australia
ISBN: 9780980840513
ISBN 10: 0980840511
Pages: 400
Publication Date: 01 January 2016
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active