Aboriginal Myths Author:Sreten Bozic, Alan Marshall Sreten Bozic , who has also published under the name B. Wongar, and Alan Marshall have studied the few remaining nomadic aboriginal tribes in Australia and have come to love and admire their culture. This book is the result of their knowledge of, and respect for, a race which had and still has vastly different - and perhaps superior - ideal from... more » those of the white invaders who commandeered their lives and land.
Until the advent of the white man, the Aboriginals lived in complete accord with nature. Australian tribal society was uniquely a-materialistic and egalitarian, and was characterized by a rich ceremonial culture and religious life. It emphasized mystical communion with the environment rather than individual achievement and the glorification of human prowess.
These myths, the foundation of Australia's ancient cultural past, must live again in their fullness. Perhaps this book may help such a rejuvenation, and create just a little understanding.« less