Aboriginal Stories Of Australia

by Alexander Wyclif Reed

ABORIGINAL STORIES presents
a collection of myths and legends gathered from various sources, representing the rich and diverse tapestry of beliefs of Aboriginal people throughout Australia. Tales range from creation myths and legends of the sun, moon and stars to legends of animals, birds, rivers, lakes and shores, as well as hero stories. In addition there are lists of Aboriginal words arranged alphabetically - English to Aboriginal and Aboriginal to English - together with a short selection of common phrases and sentences.

Genres: Short Stories, Fiction, Mythology

370 pages, Paperback

First published December 31, 1994

About the author

Alexander Wyclif Reed (1908 – 1979), also known as Clif Reed and A. W. Reed, was a prolific New Zealand publisher and author.

As an author he was known most commonly as A.W. Reed.
Reed wrote many books on topics such as myths, language, and place names of both Māori and Australian Aboriginal cultures.

With his uncle Alfred, he established the publishing firm A. H. & A. W. Reed.

Reviews

[Coen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interessant boek, je kan je afvragen hoe gekoloniseerd de verhalen zijn.

"Poor Platypus could not make his mind up what he wanted, and ended up with the parts of many animals."

[Ramu · Rating 4 out of 5]

These are beautiful stories and makes you realise the why of many things you see and hear around this incredible country. As with most folk traditions, the stories can be confronting at first but as you go through them all, you will develop a sense of peace with Aboriginal beliefs.

[Matthew Harwood · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent extensive collection of Aboriginal folklore and tales. This is an interesting book that gives a great insight into the beliefs of Aboriginals and how they believe the world was formed.

[Christine Joy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Stories used:
Waxing and Waning Moon
The Digging Bone

[Syl · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Dreamtime, the Rainbow Snake and other tales bring you closer to Australia and its wonderful Aborigines history. It's impossible not to feel the will to dive in their cultures and know more about their views of the world, of their world, and themselves. It contains a list of words that is very useful for readers to better understand the texts.

You'll definitely see Australia with different eyes once you've read this book, and Ayers ROck and The Olgas will forever be Uluru and Kata Tjuta for you, too.

[C. Patrick G. Erker · Rating 4 out of 5]

Looks like I forgot to write a review of this book. I bought a copy in Australia on a visit there in the summer of 2019. I read through these quite quickly. There were fantastic, if quite violent (as are many folk tale traditions).

I recommend to anyone who is interested in the culture, history, or beliefs of Australia's first peoples.

[Nicki Markus · Rating 4 out of 5]

A broad collection of stories offering a nice insight into Aboriginal legends. The word list is a nice addition.

[Sue]

interesting insight into Aboriginal Legends and beliefs.

[in8 · Rating 3 out of 5]

read in Australia in 1990: http://www.5cense.com/14/394.htm