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Yurlunger / Yurlungur / Yulunggu / Yurlinggur / Great Father / Rainbow Serpent
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Region: Arnhem, N Australia
Time Period: Unknown
References in Literature:
Sources: Illiana, Tysha Dragon, Circle of the Dragon

Notes:
  • Appears in the Dreamtime myths of the Yolungu people
  • Symbol of fertility and the rites of manhood
  • Might eat maidens if they wandered into his domain
Tale:

The sisters Borlere and Misilgoe were camping with their children near Yulunggu's lake home, but the food they tried to cook kept jumping back into the water. Yulunggu caused a flood and came for the children, but it wasn't until the sisters collapsed from exhaustion that he succeeded in this meal. But, he boasted of his take in heaven and the other gods told him to take them back, so he did.

Further Reading:
  • Illiana, the Golden Dragon's Australia Page

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