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Waugal
The Wagyl (also written Waugal, Waagal, and variants) is the Noongar manifestation of the Rainbow Serpent in Australian Aboriginal religion and mythology, from the culture based around the south-west of Western Australia. The Noongar describe the Wagyl as a snakelike Dreaming creature responsible for the creation of the Swan and Canning rivers and other waterways and landforms around present day Perth and the south-west of Western Australia. The Wagyl stories may represent the survival in oral tradition of extinct Australian megafauna, as there was a python-like snake, ''Wonambi naracoortensis'', with a length of . Name Due to the Noongar language having several dialects, the Wagyl is referred to by different groups by different names. Varieties include , , , , , , , , and . In the Wiilman Noongar dialect, the Wagyl is called the (meaning 'hairy-faced snake'). Mythology In Noongar mythology, stories about the Wagyl vary among the 14 different Noongar groups. Some grou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mount Eliza (Western Australia)
Mount Eliza is a hill that overlooks the city of Perth, Western Australia and forms part of Kings Park. It is known as and in the local Noongar dialect. As part of Kings Park, Mount Eliza has received more than 5 million visitors each year (2019), due to events such as; the Anzac Day Memorial service, the Australia Day fireworks and the Kings Park festival. In addition to these events, Mount Eliza attracts visitors and interest with its ecosystems, indigenous and colonial history, landmarks and other activities. Naming The local Noongar people refer to the peak of Mount Eliza as and . The southern base of Mount Eliza is known as and is considered a significant site for ceremonies and dreaming for Aboriginal males. In 1827, James Stirling of inspected the Swan River for potential future colonisation. In this expedition it is said that Mount Eliza was named after the wife of New South Wales Governor Darling. In July 1901, Perth Park was renamed to 'The Kings Park' h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Dreaming
The Dreaming, also referred to as Dreamtime, is a term devised by early anthropologists to refer to a religio-cultural worldview attributed to Australian Aboriginal mythology. It was originally used by Francis Gillen, quickly adopted by his colleague Walter Baldwin Spencer, and thereafter popularised by A. P. Elkin, who later revised his views. The Dreaming is used to represent Aboriginal concepts of "Everywhen", during which the land was inhabited by ancestral figures, often of heroic proportions or with supernatural abilities. The term is based on a rendition of the Arandic word , used by the Aranda (Arunta, Arrernte) people of Central Australia, although it has been argued that it is based on a misunderstanding or mistranslation. Some scholars suggest that the word's meaning is closer to " eternal, uncreated". Anthropologist William Stanner said that the concept was best understood by non-Aboriginal people as "a complex of meanings". ''Jukurrpa'' is a widespread ter ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wonambi Naracoortensis
''Wonambi'' is an extinct genus of madtsoiid snakes that lived in late Neogene to late Quaternary Australia. Species of ''Wonambi'' were constrictor snakes unrelated to Australian pythons. Taxonomy and naming ''Wonambi naracoortensis'' was first described from fossils collected at Naracoorte, South Australia, the first extinct snake to be found in Australia. It was given the name Wonambi from the description, by the local Aboriginal people, of a serpent of the Dreamtime. This serpent, a mythological being commonly referred to by both Aboriginal people and Europeans as the Rainbow Serpent, was often held responsible for the creation of major features of the landscape. The Wagyl of the Western Australian Noongar people is thought to correlate to the South Australian people's Wonambi. It is cognate with the genus ''Yurlunggur'', found at Riversleigh in Queensland and in the Northern Territory. The family of this species, Madtsoiidae, became extinct in other parts of the wor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Swan River (Western Australia)
The Swan River () is a major river in the Southwest Australia, southwest of Western Australia. The river runs through the metropolitan area of Perth, Western Australia's capital and largest city. Course of river The Swan River estuary flows through the city of Perth. Its lower reaches are relatively wide and deep, with few constrictions, while the upper reaches are usually quite narrow and shallow. The Swan River drains the Avon and Swan Coastal Plain, coastal plain catchments, which have a total area of about . It has three major tributaries, the Avon River (Western Australia), Avon River, Canning River and Helena River. The latter two have dams (Canning Dam and Mundaring Weir) which provide a sizeable part of the potable water requirements for Perth and the surrounding regions. The Avon River contributes the majority of the freshwater flow. The climate of the catchment is Mediterranean, with mild wet winters, hot dry summers, and the associated highly seasonal rainfall and fl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rainbow Serpent
The Rainbow Serpent or Rainbow Snake is a common deity often seen as the Creator deity, creator God, known by numerous names in different Australian Aboriginal languages by the many List of Australian Aboriginal group names, different Aboriginal peoples. It is a common Motif (visual arts), motif in the art and religion of many Aboriginal Australian peoples. Much like the archetypal mother goddess, the Rainbow Serpent creates land and diversity for the Aboriginal people, but when disturbed can bring great chaos. There are many names and stories associated with the serpent, all of which communicate the significance and power (sociology), power of this being within Australian Aboriginal religion and mythology, Aboriginal mythology, which includes the worldview commonly referred to as The Dreaming. The serpent is viewed as a giver of life through its association with water, but can be a destructive force if angry. The Rainbow Serpent is one of the most common and well-known Aborigin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vasse-Wonnerup Estuary
The Vasse-Wonnerup Estuary is an estuary in the South West region of Western Australia close to the town of Busselton. The estuary is listed with DIWA. It was also recognised as a wetland of international importance under the Ramsar Convention on 7 June 1990 when an area of was designated Ramsar Site 484 as an important dry-season habitat for waterbirds. It is also the main part of the Busselton Wetlands Important Bird Area. Description The estuary is wave dominated and has been severely modified from its natural state. The site of the Vasse and Wonnerup Floodgates that regulated the flow of water in the estuary from about 1907 inadvertently created the freshwater wetland, were listed on the Western Australian Register of Heritage Places in 2005. The estuary covers a total surface area of with the central basin having an area of In winter, wide areas of open water are fringed by samphire and rushes. Paperbark woodland occurs behind the samphire belt, with eucalypt woodl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Porongurup National Park
Porongurup National Park is a national park in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. It covers , and is southeast of Perth and north of Albany. The park contains the Porongurup Range, which is the relic core of an ancient mountain range formed in the Precambrian over 1200 million years ago. The Porongurup Range forms part of the Southwest Biodiversity Hotspot, which is one of 34 regions in the world noted for a rich diversity of flora and fauna species. The range contains many peaks and hiking trails, with the highest point being Devils Slide at ,followed by Nancy's Peak at 644 metres. Castle Rock (558 metres) is capped with The Granite Skywalk, a steel viewing platform which provides panoramic views of the surrounding karri forest. History The Porongurup Range is culturally significant to the Mineng and Koreng/Goreng sub-groups of the Noongar people. Minang man Larry Blight states:This is our most sacred site...Porongurup or "Borrongup" means totem in Noongar ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suntrap
''SunTrap'' is a British television sitcom produced by Happy Tramp Productions for the BBC. The series was created and written by Neil Webster and Charlie Skelton. The storyline follows Woody ( Kayvan Novak), an undercover journalist who is a master of disguises but forced to go on the run after an undercover plot is foiled by his corrupt editor. He escapes to a Spanish island where his former mentor Brutus ( Bradley Walsh) is now living and running a bar. Initially not pleased to see his protégé, Brutus realises that by letting Woody solve investigations, using a variety of disguises, he can make a profit. The series was filmed entirely in Gran Canaria with El Faro bar in Puerto de Mogán standing in for Brutus' bar. For the first series six episodes were produced to air on BBC One and the initial one was broadcast on 27 May 2015. The show was not renewed for a second series following negative reviews. Episode list Regular cast * Kayvan Novak as Woody * Bradley Walsh as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sacred Site
A sacred space, sacred ground, sacred place, sacred temple, holy ground, holy place or holy site is a location which is regarded to be sacred or hallowed. The sacredness of a natural feature may accrue through tradition or be granted through a blessing. One or more religions may consider sacred locations to be of special significance. Often, such locations either are or become the home of sanctuaries, shrines, places of worship, or locations conducive to meditation. Regardless of construction or use, these areas may have a variety of ritual or taboo associations – including limitations on visitors or on allowed actions within the space. Such places may become the focus of pilgrimage, drawing pilgrims from great distances, or simply locations of significance for the local populace. A sacred space is a designated area, often marked by physical boundaries or symbols, that is considered holy or consecrated by a particular religion or culture. These spaces can be natural or m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canning River
The Canning River ( or ) is a major tributary of the Swan River in the South West Land Division of Western Australia. It is home to much wildlife including dolphins, pelicans, swans and many other bird species. Source and route With headwaters on the Darling Scarp, the Canning meanders through suburbs of Perth on the Swan Coastal Plain, including Cannington, Thornlie, Riverton, Shelley, Rossmoyne and Mount Pleasant, before joining the Swan at Melville Water just downstream of the Canning Bridge. Bridges * Canning Bridge * Mount Henry Bridge * Shelley Bridge * Riverton Bridge * Kent Street Weir Bridge * Greenfield Street Bridge * Canning River Downstream Bridge * Canning River Upstream Bridge * Djarlgarra Bridge Easthbound * Djarlgarra Bridge Westbound * unnamed railway bridge * Royal Street Bridge * unnamed pedestrian bridge * Burslem Bridge * unnamed railway bridge * Jenna Biddi Footbridge * unnamed railway bridge * unnamed pedestrian bridge * Cargeeg Bridge * u ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
