Adnoartina
deity earth Australian Aboriginal single tradition · 1
Adnoartina is a religious deity in Australian Aboriginal culture who takes the form of a gecko lizard and is considered a sacred ancestral being. This deity is a key figure in the creation of Uluru, one of the most sacred land formations in Australia. Adnoartina is central to Aboriginal mythology and continues to be a spiritual figure in the dreamtime, appearing as a motif in Aboriginal art, music, and ceremonial practices.
When
- Historical notes
- Part of Aboriginal mythology that has existed for centuries and continues as a living tradition passed down through generations.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Kuringii, Kilowilina, Perilingunina, Itikaru, Tjapara, Marindi
- manifests as
- gecko lizard
- enemy of
- Marandi
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“Adnoartina continues to be significant in the Aboriginal culture as dreamtime stories are passed down through generations of ancestors. Beings such as Adnoartina are believed to offer spiritual knowledge that is significant to past, present and future Indigenous people.”
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