ibuzoo: Myths around the world challenge @thewinedarksea & @ibuzoo Australian Aboriginal Myt
ibuzoo:Myths around the world challenge @thewinedarksea & @ibuzooAustralian Aboriginal Mythology | The Rainbow SerpentThe Rainbow Serpent or Rainbow Snake is an immortal being and creating God in Aboriginal Mythology. It is a popular image in the art of Aboriginal Australia. It is the shape of a rainbow and a snake.The connection between snake and rainbow suggests the cycle of the seasons and the significance of them and water in human life. When a rainbow is seen in the sky, it is supposed to be the Rainbow Serpent traveling from one waterhole to another.This is meant to explain why some waterholes never dry up when drought strikes. There are countless names and stories connected with the serpent. They all illustrate the importance and dominance of its presence within Aboriginal traditions.It is said to be the giver of life, due to its connection to water, however it can be a destructive force if enraged. -- source link
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