5. Beliefs in some legendary Beings
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This document contains references to the following people, places, and cultural groups
People
Places
- Lake Eyre
- Australia
- Lake Perigundi
- Beltana
- Melbourne
- Pentridge
- Port Augusta
- Macumber River
- Diamantina River
- Queensland
- Pitalina
- Wulyulipurali
- Annie Springs
- Caledonia
- Cooper Creek
- Innamincka
- Farrar's Creek
- Gippsland
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 604
Medium
Notes
Region
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Locality
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Summary
Draft/s with some repetition - for parts of Chapter VIII of Howitt's 'Native Tribes of South-East Australia', 1904. Description of beliefs in legendary beings, mainly in the Lake Eyre and Central Australia regions, predominantly relating to the Dieri and Arunta groups. Discusses the origins of people, and of sacred ceremonies; of Arunta beliefs in the Alcheringa; the origins and distribution of totems; and legends related to natural features.
Physical Description
Draft, handwritten in ink, undated. 11 foolscap sheets,11 pages. Condition: good.
