Birrangulu

In Gamilaraay mythology, Birrangulu (‘face like an axe handle’, from birra ‘axe handle’ and ngulu ‘forehead’) or Birrahgnooloo is a fertility spirit who would send floods if properly asked. She is said to have had a long thin face.

Birrangulu is one of two wives of Baiame, with whom she is the mother of Daramulum.

In the Guwamu language, Birrangula, is a name of the Creator.

References

1 2 3 4 Ash, Giacon & Lissarrague 2003, p. 41.
1 2 McElroy, D. R. (2020). A Handbook of Folklore, Myths and Legends from Around the World. Quarto Publishing. pp. 175–176. ISBN 978-1-57715-191-3.
↑ Langloh-Parker, K. (1905). The Euahlayi Tribe: A Study of Aboriginal Life in Australia. London: Archibald Constable and Company, Ltd. pp. 7–8.
↑ Fuller, Norris & Trudgett 2013, p. 12.

Ash, Anna; Giacon, John & Lissarrague, Amanda, eds. (2003). Gamilaraay, Yuwaalaraay & Yuuwaalayaay Dictionary. Alice Springs, N.T.: IAD Press. ISBN 1-86465-051-6.
Fuller, Robert S.; Norris, Ray P. & Trudgett, Michelle (1 November 2013). "The Astronomy of the Kamilaroi People and their Neighbours". p. 12. arXiv:1311.0076 [physics.hist-ph].

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[FOOTNOTEAshGiaconLissarrague200341-1] 1 2 3 4 Ash, Giacon & Lissarrague 2003, p. 41.

[McElroy-2] 1 2 McElroy, D. R. (2020). A Handbook of Folklore, Myths and Legends from Around the World. Quarto Publishing. pp. 175–176. ISBN 978-1-57715-191-3.

[3] Langloh-Parker, K. (1905). The Euahlayi Tribe: A Study of Aboriginal Life in Australia. London: Archibald Constable and Company, Ltd. pp. 7–8.

[FOOTNOTEFullerNorrisTrudgett201312-4] Fuller, Norris & Trudgett 2013, p. 12.