The rainbow serpent
Roughsey, Dick, 1920-19852011
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Dreamtime stories tell how the Rainbow Serpent came from beneath the ground and created huge ridges, mountains and gorges as it pushed upward. Set in the dreamtime, this Aboriginal legend of the creation follows the serpent, Goorialla on his journey across Australia. There he creates birds, animals, plant life and geographical features present there today. The name also reflects the snake-like meandering of water across a landscape and the colour spectrum sometimes caused by sunlight hitting the water.
Main title:
The rainbow serpent / written and illustrated by Dick Roughsey.
Author:
Roughsey, Dick, 1920-1985, author
Imprint:
Pymble, New South Wales : Angus & Robertson, 2011.1975
Collation:
28 unnumbered pages : colour illustrations ; 26 cm.
Series title:
Notes:
A timeless classic from the Dreamtime. Paintings of the Rainbow Serpent first appeared in Arnhem Land rock art more than 6000 years ago, and perhaps as early as 8000 years before the present, as the seas rose after the last Ice Age. Today the Rainbow Serpent is associated with ceremonies about fertility and abundance, as well as the organisation of the community and the keeping of peace. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are advised that his book may contain images and names of people who have died. Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander content.
Audience:
Lower primary
ISBN:
9780207174339 (paperback)9780732277130 (hardback)
Language:
English
Subject:
Rainbow Serpent (Aboriginal legend) -- FictionDreamtime (Aboriginal Australian mythology) -- FictionAboriginal Australians -- Folklore -- FictionAboriginal Australians -- Legends -- FictionAuthors, AustralianAustralian Children's Book of the Year Awards -- Short- List, 1976Premier's reading challenge -- grades Kto2
BRN:
28863
More Information:
| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penrith | Junior Fiction - Premier's Reading Challenge | DREAMT | Onloan - Due: 10 Jun 2025 |
| Penrith | Junior Fiction - Premier's Reading Challenge | DREAMT | Available |
| Penrith | Junior Fiction - Premier's Reading Challenge | DREAMT | Available |
| Penrith | Junior Fiction - Premier's Reading Challenge | DREAMT | Onloan - Due: 29 May 2025 |
| St Marys | Junior Fiction - Premier's Reading Challenge | DREAMT | Available |