Birrangulu

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In Gamilaraay mythology, Birrangulu (‘face like an axe handle’, from birra ‘axe handle’ and ngulu ‘forehead’)[1] or Birrahgnooloo is a fertility spirit[citation needed] who would send floods if properly asked.[2] She is said to have had a long thin face.[1]

Birrangulu is one of two wives of Baiame,[1][3] with whom she is the mother of Daramulum.[citation needed]

In the Guwamu language, Birrangula, is a name of the Creator.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d Ash, Giacon & Lissarrague 2003, p. 41.
  2. ^ Langloh-Parker, K. (1905). The Euahlayi Tribe: A Study of Aboriginal Life in Australia. London: Archibald Constable and Company, Ltd. pp. 7–8.
  3. ^ Fuller, Norris & Trudgett 2013, p. 12.
  • Ash, Anna; Giacon, John & Lissarrague, Amanda, eds. (2003). Gamilaraay, Yuwaalaraay & Yuuwaalayaay Dictionary. Alice Springs, N.T.: IAD Press. ISBN 1-86465-051-6.
  • Fuller, Robert S.; Norris, Ray P. & Trudgett, Michelle (1 November 2013). "The Astronomy of the Kamilaroi People and their Neighbours". p. 12. arXiv:1311.0076 [physics.hist-ph].