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Nepelle, the ruler of the heavens and the father of all spirits, had sent Nurunderi to be his messenger to men and women, to teach them the wisdom that would make them fit to be his children...(Introduction)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Appears in:
yAboriginal Myths : Tales of the DreamtimeA. W. Reed,
Frenchs Forest:Reed,1978Z13995161978selected work prose A collection of Australian Indigenous dreaming stories, retold by A. W. Reed, who acknowledges a 'certain westernisation' of his retellings. The stories are ordered in three parts: The Great Father; Totemic Ancestors; Creation Myths. Reed provides contextual introductions to many of the tales.Frenchs Forest:Reed,1978
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1978
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pg.51-59
Appears in:
yAboriginal StoriesAboriginal Stories with Word ListA. W. Reed,
A. W. Reed,
Sydney:Reed New Holland,1999109653831999selected work prose Indigenous story
'Aboriginal Stories presents a collection of myths and legends gathered from various sources, representing the rich and diverse tapestry of beliefs of Aboriginal people throughout Australia. Tales range from creation myths and legends of the sun, moon and stars to legends of animals, birds, rivers, lakes and shores, as well as hero stories. In addition there are lists of Aboriginal words arranged alphabetically - English to Aboriginal and Aboriginal to English - together with a short selection of common phrases and sentences.' (Publication summary)
Sydney:Reed New Holland,1999
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1999
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pg.64-72
Note: With title: Nurunderi, The Two Girls, and the Evil One