Nurelli

Nurelli: Culture hero of the Wiimbaio tribe of Australia. After creating the land he brought law and order to them. He had two wives, each of whom carried two spears. He eventually ascended into the sky from Lake Victoria and became a constellation. He is of a similar type to Baiame, Bun-Jil, Daramulun, Nurrundere, and Mungan-Ngana.

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Australian Creation Legends — The Creation Legends of the Australians vary considerably from tribe to tribe. Details are given under the following headings: Auahi Turoa, Awhiowhio, Baiame, Birral, Bun Jil, Daramulun, Darawigal, Imberombera, Kohin, Koin … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Mungan-Ngana — Culture hero of the Kurnei tribe of Australia. He taught them how to make nets, implements, canoes, and weapons. His adopted son Tundun was the ancestor of the tribe. He is of similar type to Baiame, Bun Jil, Daramulun, Nurelli, and Nurrundere … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology
Nurrundere — In Australian myth culture hero and later supreme being. He made all things on earth, initiated death rites and ceremonies as now used, and later ascended to the sky. He was also known as Martummere. Once in order to punish his wicked wives… … Who’s Who in non-classical mythology

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