This edition had all images removed.
Title:
The Legend of Kupirri, or, The Red Kangaroo
An Aboriginal Tradition of the Port Lincoln Tribe
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif & The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from scans of public domain works at The National
Library of Australia.)
Summary: "The Legend of Kupirri, or, The Red Kangaroo" by W. A. Cawthorne is a narrative rooted in Aboriginal oral tradition, likely written in the mid-19th century. This tale reflects the myths of the Port Lincoln tribe and recounts the story of a ferocious kangaroo, Kupirri, and the heroic efforts of two hunters, Pilla and Inda, to defeat it. The book is a blend of folklore and cultural history, capturing themes of bravery, revenge, and transformation. The storyline centers on the immense kangaroo, Kupirri, which has terrorized the tribe by devouring its members. When two skilled hunters, Pilla and Inda, arise to confront this monstrous foe, their initial attempts fail, leading to conflict between them. Ultimately, they reconcile and, through teamwork, manage to vanquish Kupirri, discovering the bodies of their comrades inside it. Miraculously, they revive their fallen friends using their magical knowledge. Following this triumph, Pilla and Inda are transformed into the Native Cat and the Oppossum, respectively, symbolizing their lasting legacy within the tribe and the natural world. The tale captures a rich tapestry of Aboriginal life, beliefs, and the significance of oral storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Cawthorne, W. A. (William Alexander), 1825-1897
EBook No.: 56284
Published: Jan 1, 2018
Downloads: 172
Language: English
Subject: Aboriginal Australians -- Folklore -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
The Legend of Kupirri, or, The Red Kangaroo
An Aboriginal Tradition of the Port Lincoln Tribe
Credits:
Produced by Chuck Greif & The Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from scans of public domain works at The National
Library of Australia.)
Summary: "The Legend of Kupirri, or, The Red Kangaroo" by W. A. Cawthorne is a narrative rooted in Aboriginal oral tradition, likely written in the mid-19th century. This tale reflects the myths of the Port Lincoln tribe and recounts the story of a ferocious kangaroo, Kupirri, and the heroic efforts of two hunters, Pilla and Inda, to defeat it. The book is a blend of folklore and cultural history, capturing themes of bravery, revenge, and transformation. The storyline centers on the immense kangaroo, Kupirri, which has terrorized the tribe by devouring its members. When two skilled hunters, Pilla and Inda, arise to confront this monstrous foe, their initial attempts fail, leading to conflict between them. Ultimately, they reconcile and, through teamwork, manage to vanquish Kupirri, discovering the bodies of their comrades inside it. Miraculously, they revive their fallen friends using their magical knowledge. Following this triumph, Pilla and Inda are transformed into the Native Cat and the Oppossum, respectively, symbolizing their lasting legacy within the tribe and the natural world. The tale captures a rich tapestry of Aboriginal life, beliefs, and the significance of oral storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 71.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Cawthorne, W. A. (William Alexander), 1825-1897
EBook No.: 56284
Published: Jan 1, 2018
Downloads: 172
Language: English
Subject: Aboriginal Australians -- Folklore -- Poetry
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.