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The stories in this collection were obtained at thirteen islands, within the archipelago of the Torres Strait, between Cape York, the northern point of Queensland, and the south coast of Papua New Guinea. The Islanders, despite nearly a century of continuous and increasing contact with European ways and thought, have been able to retain unbroken links with their past. It is these people, who over a period of four years, made a conscious effort to pass on to the general reader, whether they live in Torres Strait or elsewhere, part of their heritage which is embodied in legend and myth. (Source: Introduction by Margaret Lawrie)
Notes
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Dedication: For the People of Torres Strait.
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Book contains three sections:
- Stories from the Western Islands - Muralag, Gialag, Muri, Nurupai, Nagi, Mua, Badu, Mabuiag, Dauan, Saibai, and Boigu.
- Stories from the Central Islands - Masig, Iama, and Waraber.
- Stories from the Eastern Islands - Ugar, Erub, and Mer.
Contents
* Contents derived from the
St Lucia,
Indooroopilly - St Lucia area,
Brisbane - North West,
Brisbane,
Queensland,:University of Queensland Press
, 1970 version. Please note that other versions/publications may contain different contents. See the Publication Details.
- Introduction, single work essay (p. xvii-xxiv)
- Potikain and Ngiangu, Wees Nawia , single work prose Indigenous story (p. 5)
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Waubin,
Wees Nawia
,
single work
prose
Indigenous story
(p. 6-8)
Note: Includes an abstract version of the story by Saila Miskin.
- Ialbuz, Lizzie Nawia , Anu Ara , single work prose Indigenous story (p. 9-10)
- Zalagi and The Mari, Wees Nawia , single work prose Indigenous story (p. 10-11)
- Utua Ninia, Danangai Namai , single work prose Indigenous story (p. 11-12)
- Dupul and Mumag, Saila Miskin , single work prose Indigenous story (p. 12-13)
- Aiwali of Muri, Wees Nawia , single work prose Indigenous story (p. 13-15)
- Waiaba, Ibab Aken , single work prose Indigenous story (p. 15)
- Naga, Frank Mills , single work prose Indigenous story (p. 19-20)
- Karakarkula, Wees Nawia , single work prose Indigenous story (p. 23-24)
- Aukam and Tiai, Wees Nawia , single work prose Indigenous story (p. 24-27)
- Sik, Wees Nawia , single work prose Indigenous story (p. 27-29)
- IM, Wees Nawia , single work prose Indigenous story (p. 29-30)
- The Seven Blind Brothers, Wees Nawia , single work prose Indigenous story (p. 30-33)
- Wamin Ngurbum, Wees Nawia , single work prose Indigenous story (p. 33-34)
- Burumnaskai, Wees Nawia , single work prose Indigenous story (p. 34-36)
- Karum, Salome Bosen , single work prose Indigenous story (p. 36-37)
- Kuduluk and Kui Kuduluk and Kui, Lizzie Nawia , single work prose Indigenous story children's (p. 37-38)
- Burum, Lizzie Nawia , single work prose Indigenous story (p. 38-39)
Publication Details of Only Known VersionEarliest 2 Known Versions of
Works about this Work
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Island Legends
1972
single work
review
— Appears in: Overland , Autumn no. 50-51 1972; (p. 100)
— Review of Myths and Legends of Torres Strait Margaret Lawrie (translator), 1970 anthology prose
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Island Legends
1972
single work
review
— Appears in: Overland , Autumn no. 50-51 1972; (p. 100)
— Review of Myths and Legends of Torres Strait Margaret Lawrie (translator), 1970 anthology prose
Awards
Last amended 1 Jun 2018 11:42:35
Subjects:
- Torres Strait Islander Australians
- Torres Strait Islander culture
- Story telling
- Social structure
- Torres Strait Islander creation myths
- Torres Strait Islander religion & stories
- Torres Strait Islander religion and cultural transmission
- Torres Strait Islander cultural myths
- Torres Strait hunting, gathering & fishing
- Torres Strait Islander legendary beings
- Dogai (devil spirit)
- Markai (ghosts)
- Songs
Common subjects:
- Torres Strait Islander culture
- Torres Strait Islander cultural myths
- Torres Strait Islander creation myths
- Torres Strait Islander legendary beings
- Torres Strait hunting, gathering & fishing
- Brothers
- Dogai (devil spirit)
- Torres Strait Islander religion & stories
- Markai (ghosts)
- Banks Island
- Badu Island
- Turtles
- Songs
- Mythical & magical creatures
- Torres Strait Islander women
Settings:
- Torres Strait Islands, Queensland,
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