Akurra
deity earth Adnyamathanha single tradition · 2
Great snake deity of the Adnyamathanha people, associated with creation and water sources.
↻ synthesized from 2 sources
When
- Historical notes
- Living tradition of the Adnyamathanha people; documented through oral tradition maintained by elders.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Chinny-kinik, Mar'rallang, Muldjewangk, Thardid Jimbo, Tjilbruke, Bunyip, Minka Bird, Bila, Ngiṉṯaka
- syncretized with
- Rainbow Serpent
Mentioned by
Sources
wikipedia (2)
Source passages
“Akurra, great snake deity of the Adnyamathanha people”
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“Akurra is a great snake deity, sometimes associated with the Rainbow Serpent. Adnyamathanha elders describe it as a giant water snake with a beard mane, scales and sharp fangs, whose movements shaped the land. Akurra is associated with the power of the shaman”
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