Wirnpa Explained

Wirnpa is a rainmaking snake[1] who according to Western Desert Australian Aboriginal legend created the land around the Percival Lakes in Wirnpa country, Australia in the Dreaming and whose image was used to repel outsiders.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Heart of our country . . 17 March 2008 . 2 June 2011 . McManus, Bridget. (WebCite archive)
  2. http://www.novamagazine.com.au/article_archive/2010/2010-05-caringforcountry.htm Caring for Country: Aboriginal culture offers environmental wisdom

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