Birrangulu Explained

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

Birrangulu is one of two wives of Baiame, with whom she is the mother of Daramulum.

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

References

• Book: Anna . Ash . John . Giacon . Amanda . Lissarrague . amp . Gamilaraay, Yuwaalaraay & Yuuwaalayaay Dictionary . Alice Springs, N.T. . IAD Press . 2003 . 1-86465-051-6.
• Robert S. . Fuller . Ray P. . Norris . Michelle . Trudgett . amp . The Astronomy of the Kamilaroi People and their Neighbours . 2013-11-01 . 1311.0076 . 12. physics.hist-ph .

Notes and References

1. Book: Langloh-Parker, K. . The Euahlayi Tribe: A Study of Aboriginal Life in Australia . Archibald Constable and Company, Ltd. . 1905 . London . 7–8.