Lightning Snake

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The Lightning Snake is a manifestation or companion of the Rainbow Serpent in some Northern Territory stories. It accompanies a great mother figure and brings the wet season of rains and floods.

When

Historical notes
Northern Territory variant associated with wet season mythology.

Relationships

aspect of
Rainbow Serpent
co occurs with
Wagyl, Kunapipi, Wollunqua

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Sources

wikipedia (1)

Source passages

“In some versions, the great mother is accompanied by the Rainbow Serpent (or Lightning Snake), who brings the wet season of rains and floods.”

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