The Beliefs of some tribes of South Eastern Australia
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This document contains references to the following people, places, and cultural groups
Document Details
Date
1904 - 1880
Letter From
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Letter To
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Author
Howitt, Mr Alfred William
Country
Australia
Colony/State
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Holding Institution
Museums Victoria
Collection Name
Alfred W. Howitt Collection
Registration Number
XM 592
Medium
Notes
Region
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Locality
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Summary
Content relates to legends, customs and beliefs of a number of groups including the Dieri, Kurnai, Woeworong, Wiradjuri, Kulin, Wotjoballuk and Yuin. Includes descriptions of the' murup' (the invisible self/consciousness); Bunjil (Eaglehawk) and his wives; and Daramulan.
Physical Description
Notes, handwritten in ink, undated. 20 sheets, 21 pages. Condition: good; large pin-hole (top left).
