Yurla
ancestor earth Martu single tradition · 1
The pursuer of the Seven Sisters (Minyipuru) in Martu country, described as more like a "force of nature in the guise of a man" than an ordinary being. His sexual obsession renders the landscape unstable as he follows the sisters' footprints, and he is described as "always in their sight". His penis acts independently from him, breaking through rock holes and coiling like a snake, and he represents forbidden desire, ultimately facing humiliation.
When
- Historical notes
- Central figure in Martu Dreaming songline representing forbidden desire and morality lessons.
Relationships
- co occurs with
- Kungkarangkalpa, Wati Nyiru, Kampukurta
- enemy of
- Minyipuru
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“while Yurla retains his name”
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