The Story of the Bullroarer single work   prose   children's   Indigenous story   dreaming story  
Issue Details: First known date: 1936... 1936 The Story of the Bullroarer
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After their death, the Byama brothers take revenge on Thoorkook by taking the form of kangaroos and turning him into the mokope. The sound of the dead boys' voices is conveyed by the Bullroarer as a reminder of their cruel murder.

Notes

  • Author's note: 'This story come [sic] from northern New South Wales.'

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