Australia and Australian Aboriginal Folklore and Religions Books On CD at The Historical Archive

This CD contains 8 Rare and Fascinating historic books detailing Aboriginal Australian Religions and Mythologies.

Below is a breakdown of the books and their contents by region. The book titles are bolded and the contents are in the bullet points below each book. All books are complete - including any illustrations that were in the original hardcopy books. In many cases, we list the chapters in the books but we also list many books just by title and publication date in an effort to keep the ad a reasonable size. If you have a question about the contents of any book, please ask us.

All books are supplied in PDF format and are fully searchable.

Oceanic Mythology by Roland B. Dixon. [1916] This epic book contains an excellent overview of Australian as well as many other Pacific cultures.

Part I: Polynesia
- Chapter I: Myths of Origins and the Deluge
- Chapter II: The Maui Cycle
- Chapter III: Miscellaneous Tales
- Chapter IV: Summary
Part II: Melanesia
- Chapter I: Myths of Origins and the Deluge
- Chapter II: Culture Hero Tales
- Chapter III: Miscellaneous Tales
- Chapter IV: Summary
Part III: Indonesia
- Chapter I: Myths of Origins and the Deluge
- Chapter II: Trickster Tales
- Chapter III: Miscellaneous Tales
- Chapter IV: Summary
Part IV Micronesia
- Chapter I: Myths of Origins and the Deluge
- Chapter II: Miscellaneous Tales
- Chapter III: Summary
Part V: Australia
- Chapter I: Myths of Origins and the Deluge
- Chapter II: Animal and Miscellaneous Tales
- Chapter III: Summary

Native Tribes of the Northern Territory of Australia by Baldwin Spencer. [1914]

Chapter I: Introduction
Chapter II: Social Organisation and Marriage Regulations
Chapter III: Initiation Ceremonies
Chapter IV: Totemic Systems and Totem Groups
Chapter V: Sacred Sticks, Bull-Roarers, and Ceremonial Objects
Chapter VI: Burial and Mourning Ceremonies
Chapter VII: Magic and Medicine
Chapter VIII: Beliefs in Regard to the Origin of Children
Chapter IX: Traditions Concerning Imberombera, The Great Ancestor, And Also Other Ancestors Of The Kakadu Nation
Chapter X: Various Traditions, Customs and Beliefs
Chapter XI: Food Restrictions
Chapter XII: Weapons and Implements
Chapter XIII: Clothing and Ornament
Chapter XIV: Decorative Art

Australian Legendary Tales collected by K. Langloh Parker, Introduction by Andrew Lang. [1897]

Dinewan the Emu, and Goomblegubbon the Bustard
The Galah, and Oolah the Lizard
Bahloo the Moon and the Daens
The Origin of the Narran Lake
Gooloo the Magpie, and the Wahroogah
The Weeoonibeens and the Piggiebillah
Bootoolgah the Crane and Goonur the Kangaroo Rat, the Fire Makers
Weedah the Mocking Bird
The Gwineeboos the Redbreasts
Meamei the Seven Sisters
The Cookooburrahs and the Goolahgool
The Mayamah
The Bunbundoolooeys
Oongnairwah and Guinarey
Narahdarn the Bat
Mullyangah the Morning Star
Goomblegubbon, Beeargah, and Ouyan
Mooregoo the Mopoke, and Bahloo the Moon
Ouyan the Curlew
Dinewan the Emu, and Wahn the Crows
Goolahwilleel the Topknot Pigeons
Goonur, the Woman-Doctor
Deereeree the Wagtail, and the Rainbow
Mooregoo the Mopoke, and Mooninguggahgul the Mosquito Bird
Bougoodoogahdah the Rain Bird
The Borah of Byamee
Bunnyyarl the Flies and Wurrunnunnah the Bees
Deegeenboyah the Soldier-bird
Mayrah, the Wind that Blows the Winter Away
Wayarnbeh the Turtle
Wirreenun the Rainmaker

The Euahlayi Tribe by K. Langloh Parker. Introduction by Andrew Lang. [1905]

Chapter I. Introductory
Chapter II. The All Father, Byamee
Chapter III. Relationships And Totems
Chapter IV. The Medicine Men
Chapter V. More About the Medicine Men and Leechcraft
Chapter VI. Our Witch Woman
Chapter VII. Birth--Betrothal--An Aboriginal Girl From Infancy To Womanhood
Chapter VIII. The Training of a Boy up to Boorah Preliminaries
Chapter IX. The Boorah and Other Meetings
Chapter X. Chiefly as to Funerals and Mourning
Chapter XI. Something About Stars And Legends
Chapter XII. The Trapping of Game
Chapter XIII. Foraging and Cooking
Chapter XIV. Costumes and Weapons
Chapter XV. The Amusements of Blacks
Chapter XVI. Bush Bogies and Finis

The Customs and Traditions of the Aboriginal Natives of North Western Australia by John G. Withnell. [1901]

The Aborigines of Western Australia by Albert F. Calvert. [1894]

Languages
Early Accounts
Contemporary Accounts
Laws of Marriage
Land Ownership
Law
Women
Hunting and Gathering
Physical Strength
Childhood
Music
Religion and Mythology
Funerals
Old Testament Parallels
Boomerangs
Humor
Protection of Aborigines

Some Myths and Legends of the Australian Aborigines By William Jenkyn Thomas [1923]

The Story of the Seven Sisters and the Faithful Lovers
A Legend of the Sacred Bullroarer
Giant Kangaroos
The Great Fight
The Flying Chip
Why the Whale Spouts, the Starfish is Ragged, and the Native Bear has Strong Arms
A Legend of the Great Flood
How the Stars Were Made: Rolla-Mano and the Evening Star
Why the Crow is Black
Why Flying Foxes Hang from Trees: A Legend of the Striped-Tail Lizard
Why Blackfellows Never Travel Alone: A Legend of the Wallaroo and Willy-Wagtail
How the Kangaroo Got a Long Tail, and the Wombat a Flat Forehead
Why the Emu has Short Wings and the Native Companion a Harsh Voice
How the Sun was Made: Dawn, Noontide and Night
Thugine, the Rainbow and the Wandering Boys
Mirragan, the Fisherman: A Tale of the Wollandilly River, Whambeyan and Jenolan Caves
How Fire was Stolen from the Red-Crested Cockatoo
Why the Fish-Hawk was Driven to the Sea
How the Native Bear Lost His Tail

Australian Legends By C.W Peck [1933]