maratji
nature_spirit water single tradition · 1
The maratji are colorful lizard spirits found in the mythology of Melville Island and Bathurst Island. They guard their waterholes and cause floods and thunderstorms when intruders annoy them. Their stories are similar to those of the ipilja-ipilja and the Rainbow Serpent.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Rainbow Serpent, ipilja-ipilja, guruina
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Sources
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“Similar stories can be found on Melville Island and Bathurst Island, where colorful lizards known as the maratji are said to guard their waterholes. Whenever they are being intruded upon, the annoyed maratji will cause floods and thunderstorms.”
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