The Rainbow Serpent and the Creation of the Land
The Rainbow Serpent (known by many names across Australia including Julunggul, Kunmanggur, and Wagyl) is one of the most widespread and significant creator beings in Aboriginal Australian mythology. In the Dreamtime, the great Rainbow Serpent traveled across the land, creating rivers, gorges, mountains, and waterholes as she moved. She emerged from the ground after sleeping beneath the earth and her journey shaped the landscape into its present form. She gave life to plants and animals, established the laws for human society, and taught the people how to live properly. The Rainbow Serpent is a