Lightning Snake
deity sky Northern Territory Aboriginal peoples single tradition · 1
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
Mentioned by
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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