Stories of the Dreamtime
Viewing comments for Chapter 1 "The Rainbow Bower Bird."Aboriginal myths and legends.
28 total reviews
Comment from pome lover
Well, that was a good lesson. Sounds close to the Adam and Eve story.
I love the way you told it, and I love the words, billabong and didgeridoo. I've heard them before but didn't know the meaning.
So when the birds and animals could "talk" to the Aboriginal Australians, that was what they, themselves, called Dreamtime? or was it later that it was called that?
Congratulations on getting All Time Best! will read some more in between writing. Thanks for letting me know about them!
Katharine (Kay)
reply by the author on 06-May-2024
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Well, that was a good lesson. Sounds close to the Adam and Eve story.
I love the way you told it, and I love the words, billabong and didgeridoo. I've heard them before but didn't know the meaning.
So when the birds and animals could "talk" to the Aboriginal Australians, that was what they, themselves, called Dreamtime? or was it later that it was called that?
Congratulations on getting All Time Best! will read some more in between writing. Thanks for letting me know about them!
Katharine (Kay)
Comment Written 06-May-2024
reply by the author on 06-May-2024
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Good Morning, In the beginning when Bahamie (Great Spirit) sent Yalunga (rainbow serpent) to form the rivers and mountains for our people. It was then the people had no language. Today, their stories are pass down in cave paintings. In Oz, there are 10,000 dialects. The Dreamtime began when Yalunga formed the land. Imagine a snake moving across the land, tail waving in the sand. Then imagine his tracks becoming rivers. Is your name Kay like mine??
Comment from Shirley E Kennedy
Hi,
This is a very powerful dreamtime story written perfectly.
It is a pleasure to read and grow in understanding of the power and significance of such stories.
Australian birds are so diverse and beautiful and the bower bid is a fine example.
Blessings
Shirley
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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Hi,
This is a very powerful dreamtime story written perfectly.
It is a pleasure to read and grow in understanding of the power and significance of such stories.
Australian birds are so diverse and beautiful and the bower bid is a fine example.
Blessings
Shirley
Comment Written 26-Oct-2022
reply by the author on 28-Oct-2022
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Hello Shirley, Thanks for reading one of my chapters in Stories of the Dreamtime. I will release the rest, think I have 19 to go! Love, Kay.
Comment from AnnieDawn
What an interesting story. This really caught my attention and carried me through with no drag at all. It is interesting with a twist at the end and old folklore that has the wisdom that probably has been carried through many generations. Well done. I loved it.
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2022
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What an interesting story. This really caught my attention and carried me through with no drag at all. It is interesting with a twist at the end and old folklore that has the wisdom that probably has been carried through many generations. Well done. I loved it.
Comment Written 23-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2022
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Hello new friend. Many thanks for reading and so glad you enjoyed. More to come! Blessings, K.
Comment from Jannypan (Jan)
You did a great job with your story of this remarkable bird,
Aussie. I enjoyed reading it. Your story had smooth flow, great
descriptions and dialogue, and a teaching point that everyone
could learn about--working together instead of fighting. The
image was perfect. Thanks, too, for the notes before and after
the text.
Respectfully, Jan
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2022
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You did a great job with your story of this remarkable bird,
Aussie. I enjoyed reading it. Your story had smooth flow, great
descriptions and dialogue, and a teaching point that everyone
could learn about--working together instead of fighting. The
image was perfect. Thanks, too, for the notes before and after
the text.
Respectfully, Jan
Comment Written 23-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2022
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Hi Jan, Many thanks for reading. So glad you enjoyed. I'm going to release the rest of the chapters. Love, Kay.
Comment from BethShelby
This is a great little legend and I'm glad you shared it. I find the Australian dream time stories fascinating. There is much about Australia that I enjoy hearing about. Even the slang is fun. There seems to be quite a few of you on this site.
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2022
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This is a great little legend and I'm glad you shared it. I find the Australian dream time stories fascinating. There is much about Australia that I enjoy hearing about. Even the slang is fun. There seems to be quite a few of you on this site.
Comment Written 22-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 24-Sep-2022
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Yep, and one of us is right at the top of the rankings. Thanks for reading Beth, glad you enjoyed. More chapters to come. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from poetwatch
Aussie, the beauty in your writing speaks of sharing love with one another which is something we all need. That is the only right we have, for we live on borrowed time. Why waste it hating, fighting, and being miserable? I love the story you wrote. Thank you for sharing.
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2022
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Aussie, the beauty in your writing speaks of sharing love with one another which is something we all need. That is the only right we have, for we live on borrowed time. Why waste it hating, fighting, and being miserable? I love the story you wrote. Thank you for sharing.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2022
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Hello new friend. Love is the key to eternal life. Thanks for reading. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from Sankey
Hi, fellow Aussie. We have not met, before. I came upon this by accident. an interesting read. I am always interested in the Dream Time stories. Noticed you left a "u" out of "neighbours." Maybe the American editor did that?
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2022
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Hi, fellow Aussie. We have not met, before. I came upon this by accident. an interesting read. I am always interested in the Dream Time stories. Noticed you left a "u" out of "neighbours." Maybe the American editor did that?
Comment Written 21-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 22-Sep-2022
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Hello Sankey, Thanks for reading. I wrote the chapters back in 2013 so maybe there was a spelling error. Difficult when Yanks spell thing differently to us (what a minefield) glad you enjoyed. I will be posting the rest of the chapters. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from lyenochka
Thank you for sharing this Dreamtime story! I think humans haven't learned that lesson to share and to live peaceably with one another. I love the "bower bird" and all the other fascinating wildlife in Australia.
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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Thank you for sharing this Dreamtime story! I think humans haven't learned that lesson to share and to live peaceably with one another. I love the "bower bird" and all the other fascinating wildlife in Australia.
Comment Written 21-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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Thank you new friend! Kxx
Comment from royowen
Thanks for writing this Kay, the stories of the dreaming could be lost, much like the Enid Blighton stories will be, because people live in a different time and place, perceptions have changed, but really people haven't, and the needs of people to get along, beautifully written Kay, blessings Roy
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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Thanks for writing this Kay, the stories of the dreaming could be lost, much like the Enid Blighton stories will be, because people live in a different time and place, perceptions have changed, but really people haven't, and the needs of people to get along, beautifully written Kay, blessings Roy
Comment Written 21-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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Thank you Roy. The so-called stolen generation are finding their feet and growing stronger. Love Kay.
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That?s good
Comment from Teri7
Kay, I wish I had six stars to give you for this great write, but I am all out. You used very good descriptive words and very lovely imagery from the art work you chose. Thank you for sharing with us. love and blessings,
teri
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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Kay, I wish I had six stars to give you for this great write, but I am all out. You used very good descriptive words and very lovely imagery from the art work you chose. Thank you for sharing with us. love and blessings,
teri
Comment Written 21-Sep-2022
reply by the author on 21-Sep-2022
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Hi Teri, I wrote 16 chapters long ago. I thought it was time to share them with you. Blessings, Kay xx
