Gods from Australian Mythology...

RAINBOW-SNAKE

Also known as ALMUDJ, KALSERU

RAINBOW-SNAKE: The Great Creator Serpent, in charge of Fertility, Growth and Refreshing Rain.

The RAINBOW-SNAKE is a bit of a mish-mash, with a kangaroo's head, a crocodile's tail and a python's body, all decorated with water lilies and waving tendrils.

The Snake has many names and comes in male and female form. YINGARNA, the female, is the original Mother of Creation, and her son NGALYOD is the Great Transformer of Land. Family portraits go back 8,000 years, which makes the Rainbow Snake one of the oldest religious symbols. And it's still going strong today.

Entry last modified on 30 July 2009

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VITAL STATISTIX
Area or people: Arnhem Land
Location : Australia
Gender : Both male and female
Category : Deity
Good/Evil Rating : GOOD, quite approachable
Pronunciation : Coming soon
Alternative names : ALMUDJ, KALSERU
Attributes : Coming soon
Mystic Number : 229

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