The Bunyip

About this episode

This episode explores the origins and cultural significance of the Bunyip, a mythical water creature from Australian First Peoples' traditions.

Water demands respect - it's life-giving, but also extremely dangerous. It's no wonder that tales of dangerous water creatures exist in cultures all over the world and throughout time. One such creature is the Bunyip, whose origins lie with multiple ancient oral traditions of Australian First Peoples. In this episode, we'll discuss these origins, the way the bunyip changed with the arrival of Europeans and after, and the many sightings of this elusive creature.

Topics covered

• bunyip
• Australian folklore
• water creatures
• oral traditions
• cultural history

Keywords

• bunyip
• Australian First Peoples
• water creatures
• oral traditions
• European influence

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Bunyip

Places: Australia, European

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