Australian Aboriginal Mythology

The Dreaming Gods and Spirits of Oz

BAIAME

Kamilaroi Sky God

Also known as Biame

A good all-round Creator Sky God

He believes in controlling things and in the beginning taught humans how everything works.

His weather forecasting, hunting and fishing classes were very popular, particularly with the shamans. And the stone fish trap he invented came in very useful.

He was also the father of Daramulum with his wife Birrahgnooloo.

Baiame Facts and Figures

Name: Baiame
Pronunciation: Coming soon
Alternative names: Biame

Gender: Male
Type: God
Area or people: Kamilaroi tribe of New South Wales
Celebration or Feast Day: Unknown at present

Role:
In charge of: the Sky
Area of expertise: Sky, Skies

Good/Evil Rating: GOOD, quite approachable
Popularity index: 16201

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Article last revised on April 22, 2019 by Rowan Allen.
Editors: Peter J. Allen, Chas Saunders

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