Australia has a number of national myths, which are agreed by its citizens to varying degrees. These include the following: Land ownership. This is by far the most contentious issue. read more
The Aboriginal dream time, as their myths are collectively known, explain how the world, people and animals came to be the way they are. I don't know that any of them could be described as "bad ass", but my favourite is the story of Dinewan ( Emu) and Goomblegubbon (Bustard). read more
Figures of the Australian Bureau of Statistics show that almost 80% of Aboriginal people live in major cities or regional Australia [2], yet most representations of “Aboriginal people” incorporate some form of remoteness or outback. read more
Some of the ancestors were like men and others were like animals. In fact, according to the myths it is believed that our ancestors were able to change shape and become either man or animal. In some other versions, Wandjina was not one god but many gods, or spirit gods, which are depicted with big black eyes, no mouth, and a halo—certainly not representing human beings. read more