Wise Women of the Dreamtime
Aboriginal Tales of the Ancestral Powers
$16.84
- Paperback
160 pages
- Release Date
7 January 1993
Summary
Extending deep into the caverns of humanity’s oldest memories, beyond 60,000 years of history and into the Dreamtime, this collection of Australian Aboriginal myths has been passed down through the generations by tribal storytellers. The myths were compiled at the turn of the century by K. Langloh Parker, one of the first Europeans to realize their significance and spiritual sophistication. Saved from drowning by Aboriginal friends when she was just a child, Parker subsequently gained unique …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780892814770 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0892814772 |
| Author: | Joanna Lambert, K.Langloh Parker |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 160 |
| Release Date: | 7 January 1993 |
| Weight: | 210g |
| Dimensions: | 12mm x 150mm x 230mm |
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Critics Review
“Truly universalist, these tales are an intriguing introduction into one of the first traceable world views, one revering the feminine.”
“This well-written anthology provides an interesting perspective on major life themes … as perceived by traditional Aboriginal women.” * Library Journal *
“Parker’s prose, although a century old, communicates well to today’s reader. Although Parker herself wrote that the sophisticated, dynamic textures of actual storytelling performances were untranslatable, her use of Aboriginal names and lexicon helps create an affinity with the original stores.
“Lambert’s uniformly thoughtful commentaries present select aspects of the Aboriginal worldview and culture, intertwined with ethnographic detail. Lambert also frequently relates Aboriginal themes to issues relevant to contemporary life, often those of immediate concern to women.
“Wise Women of the Dreamtime is a well presented book:The text, supporting material, artwork (the reproductions of Dorothy Djuukulul’s bark paintings are marvelous), and even the printing and paper stock all work together to create a powerful and compelling volume.” * Shaman’s Drum *
“Australian writer Lambert has done a masterful job of editing the traditional Aboriginal myths and stories collected by Katie Langloh Parker (1856-1940). Parker, whose life was saved by an Aboriginal girl as a child, spent most of her life on an outback ranch and befriended several Aboriginal women. From them she gathered tales that she translated into English and later published. Parker was meticulous in her effort to convey the true essence and meaning of each story. The 14 stories Lambert has chosen from Parker’s collection concern ancestral powers, animal powers, magic, and healing. They provide an interesting perspective on major life themes as perceived by traditional Aboriginal women. Lambert has included her own insightful commentaries for each myth. This well-written anthology should be of value to academic libraries with collections on Australian Aboriginal culture, women’s studies, and world mythology.” * Library Journal (Friday , October 01, 1993) Elizabeth Salt, Otterbein Coll. Lib., Westerville, Ohio *
“Truly universalist, these tales are an intriguing introduction into one of the first traceable world views, one revering the feminine.” * Gynocratic Visions *
Joanna Lambert
Johanna Lambert is an Australian-born actress and writer who has been deeply involved in Aboriginal issues for many years. She studied with the renowned Aboriginal film and stage director Brian Syron and is also the editor of the audio edition of Wise Women of the Dreamtime.
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