Stone Axe Of Burkamukk

Stone Axe Of Burkamukk

by Mary Grant Bruce

A collection of 13 traditional stories from the Gunaikurnai people of Gippsland, Victoria. These stories offer a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the Australian Aborigines, exploring themes of creation, nature, magic, and the interconnectedness of all living things. From the powerful tale of Burkamukk, the stone axe that protects the tribe, to the heartwarming story of Tiddalick the frog who brings water to the land, these stories provide a valuable insight into the beliefs and traditions of one of Australia's oldest cultures.

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English

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Mythology Children's Literature

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Nature Beliefs Legends Magic Oral tradition Aboriginal folklore Gunaikurnai people Australian Dreamtime Indigenous culture Native American mythology Ancestral beings

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Mary Grant Bruce also known as Minnie Bruce, was an Australian children's author and journalist. While all her thirty-seven books enjoyed popular success in Australia and overseas, particularly in the...

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