Djugurba : tales from the spirit time

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Djugurba : tales from the spirit time

Date

1975

Publisher

ANU Press

Abstract

A storybook filled with various myths and legends concerning Djugurba (pronounced Jook-urr-pa), which means everything concerning the Spirit Time, or Dreamtime, stories. Written and illustrated wholly by Indigenous Australians whose proud traditions it records, this book brings together exciting and unusual tales from widespread areas and peoples.