Bunjil

Bunjil

In Australian aboriginal mythology, specifically Kulin including Wurundjeri and Bunurong, Bunjil is the supreme god, the creator, represented as an eagle. The Kulin claim he is a totemic culture hero who taught them all the important skills of life, but the Wurundjeri claims he created mankind. He now lives in the sky. Binbeal, the rainbow spirit, is his son.

A sky god. Bunjil made men out of clay while his brother, Bat, made women out of water. To mankind Bunjil gave tools, weapons and religious ceremony.

According to Carolyn Briggs [http://www.yarrahealing.melb.catholic.edu.au/kulin/b_story.html] , a Bunurong Elder, Bunjil told the Bunurong always to welcome guests, but stipulated that guests should obey Bunjil's laws and do no harm to children or the land.

ee also

*Australian Aboriginal kinship
*Waarn, the Raven

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