Stories of the Dreamtime
Viewing comments for Chapter 9 "The Magic Billabong."Aboriginal myths and legends.
15 total reviews
Comment from aryr
I love the morale of each story I have read so far. Similar stories were taught to me as a child, different animals but the thought process was the same. Good overcame evil, kindness beget kindness, greed beget greed. Thanks so much for sharing these. I will call it quits for today. (smile).
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2018
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I love the morale of each story I have read so far. Similar stories were taught to me as a child, different animals but the thought process was the same. Good overcame evil, kindness beget kindness, greed beget greed. Thanks so much for sharing these. I will call it quits for today. (smile).
Comment Written 20-Aug-2018
reply by the author on 20-Aug-2018
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Hello my friend, Thanks for reading and glad you enjoyed. I think we have similiar tales between tribes. Have a good day.
Blessings, Kay.
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Blessings Kay, I do believe so.
Comment from MelB
I like the moral of this story, that the good guys always win. I also like to see justice done, so like the fact that the other tribe is punished. I could not be a woman in this tribe, as I would not like digging out snakes! LOL
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2015
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I like the moral of this story, that the good guys always win. I also like to see justice done, so like the fact that the other tribe is punished. I could not be a woman in this tribe, as I would not like digging out snakes! LOL
Comment Written 05-Jan-2015
reply by the author on 06-Jan-2015
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Ha,Ha, Our people grill snakes (the tribes that live in the bush) thanks for reading my friend. Blessings, Kay.
Comment from Lovinia
Hi Kay
I've so enjoyed this story, and wonderfully penned. Great picture, sure would like to put a fish that size on my barbie. YUM!
Another interesting, informative and educational read. I love that there is a moral to the story and the wisdom of time passed. So impressed with Sonali and her editing ... she is a gem. She's spotted a few spag for me.
I hope everything is OK?? You haven't posted for quite a while. I had a surprise for you ... my latest post. Please keep safe and well. Hugs - Lovi xoxoxo
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2014
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Hi Kay
I've so enjoyed this story, and wonderfully penned. Great picture, sure would like to put a fish that size on my barbie. YUM!
Another interesting, informative and educational read. I love that there is a moral to the story and the wisdom of time passed. So impressed with Sonali and her editing ... she is a gem. She's spotted a few spag for me.
I hope everything is OK?? You haven't posted for quite a while. I had a surprise for you ... my latest post. Please keep safe and well. Hugs - Lovi xoxoxo
Comment Written 24-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 24-Feb-2014
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Hello Lovi, Thanks so much for reading; glad you liked the story. Yes, Sonali is a gem. I haven't been interested in writing since Christmas - we have had two dreadful heatwaves and some places reached 43c constantly. However, I am nearly finished writing a short story for a contest - don't go away now! Lots of love, Kay XX
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Hi KAy
I was a bit worried ..... then yes, I agree .. the heat has been a shocker. Phillippa in SA and you in QLD had the super heat ... I think we only managed thirty nine. My house is a hot-box when the air-con not on. I'm dreading the electricity bill. :( Good luck with the story and I'll check it out. Hugs - Lovi xoxoxo
Comment from pipersfancy
This is a most interesting and well-told story! I always feel we have much to learn from the stories of the ancient peoples!
Thank you for sharing this one -
PF
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2014
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This is a most interesting and well-told story! I always feel we have much to learn from the stories of the ancient peoples!
Thank you for sharing this one -
PF
Comment Written 13-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 14-Feb-2014
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Hello friend, Thanks for reading and glad you enjoyed. Cheers, Kay.
Comment from Writingfundimension
A fascinating tale, Kay. I totally enjoyed reading this, and was so pleased that Great Spirit intervened on behalf of the gentle Brinjal tribe. What wonderful lessons in these stories! Hugs, Bev
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2014
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A fascinating tale, Kay. I totally enjoyed reading this, and was so pleased that Great Spirit intervened on behalf of the gentle Brinjal tribe. What wonderful lessons in these stories! Hugs, Bev
Comment Written 06-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2014
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Hello my friend Bev, So pleased you liked the story - thanks for reading. Love, Kay XX
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You're very welcome, Kay. Always most enjoyable! Love, Bev
Comment from adewpearl
You set the stage extremely well in your opening
more than they were entitled too - to
Mesta, who has head man - add comma
what they need to survive, and they - add comma
Excellent dialogue as representatives of the two tribes argue
watched on, and he was so saddened - add comma
sky struck the lake, and the voice - add comma
I love the way the Creator resolves the dispute
Another fantastic story in this series
Brooke :-)
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2014
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You set the stage extremely well in your opening
more than they were entitled too - to
Mesta, who has head man - add comma
what they need to survive, and they - add comma
Excellent dialogue as representatives of the two tribes argue
watched on, and he was so saddened - add comma
sky struck the lake, and the voice - add comma
I love the way the Creator resolves the dispute
Another fantastic story in this series
Brooke :-)
Comment Written 06-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 07-Feb-2014
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Hello Nana, Tanka you so much for da reading and da reviewing. Glad you liked the story. Blessings, Kay XX
Comment from country ranch writer
it is interesting to learn lessons in life are learned by all not just a few for God watch over all of us and hates greed as we do
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2014
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it is interesting to learn lessons in life are learned by all not just a few for God watch over all of us and hates greed as we do
Comment Written 06-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2014
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Thank you my friend; did you like the story? Love, Kay.
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yes I did
Comment from Selina Stambi
Brinjal .. as in eggplant? How interesting!
Hello Kay,
You've got something different and unique going here. I thoroughly enjoyed another fable in your series.
Have a lovely rest of the week, my wonderful friend.
Hugs from frozen and snow-two-feet-high-in-the-backyard Canada!
Love,
xxx
Sonali
backwards(.) (T)he Brinjal tribe hunted
wallaby, emu(.) (The) women dug out various snakes to
cook(,) and root vegetables(no comma) like (y)am (sweet potato)(.) (T)hese were the staples of their diet. The
Old (M)an (C)row and his mob (were circling) overhead(.) (T)his was a sign there was food to be had
and children(.) Baraga watched the women skin the kangaroo and he pointed to the live animals tied up(,) ready
Baraga angrily(.) (H)e was so shocked at
Aboriginal people only take what they need to survive(,) and they always thank the animal for giving (its) life to feed the tribe
heads hung low, the men shuffled towards their (homeland).
saddened the hungry (B)rinjal mob that (when) they (reached) their own lands(,) they
The tribe watched as the water rose and lapped (at) their
knees(.) (N)ever having seen fish(,)they ran as fast as they could(,) to escape
mighty red gum trees(,) ready to flee at any given
the rainbow arced across the lake(,)now alive with all kinds of
but we don't know what the silver animals are(.)"
tribes taking your fish(.) (F)irstly, they will not be able to
to see them(.) (O)nly you can see the fish(,) and because the Kantilla tribe took your food and treated you so badly
food(.) (T)hey will always be hungry. (Make a line space here, and start a new paragraph for the conclusion)
win(.) (I)t may seem that they do, but they will always
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2014
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Brinjal .. as in eggplant? How interesting!
Hello Kay,
You've got something different and unique going here. I thoroughly enjoyed another fable in your series.
Have a lovely rest of the week, my wonderful friend.
Hugs from frozen and snow-two-feet-high-in-the-backyard Canada!
Love,
xxx
Sonali
backwards(.) (T)he Brinjal tribe hunted
wallaby, emu(.) (The) women dug out various snakes to
cook(,) and root vegetables(no comma) like (y)am (sweet potato)(.) (T)hese were the staples of their diet. The
Old (M)an (C)row and his mob (were circling) overhead(.) (T)his was a sign there was food to be had
and children(.) Baraga watched the women skin the kangaroo and he pointed to the live animals tied up(,) ready
Baraga angrily(.) (H)e was so shocked at
Aboriginal people only take what they need to survive(,) and they always thank the animal for giving (its) life to feed the tribe
heads hung low, the men shuffled towards their (homeland).
saddened the hungry (B)rinjal mob that (when) they (reached) their own lands(,) they
The tribe watched as the water rose and lapped (at) their
knees(.) (N)ever having seen fish(,)they ran as fast as they could(,) to escape
mighty red gum trees(,) ready to flee at any given
the rainbow arced across the lake(,)now alive with all kinds of
but we don't know what the silver animals are(.)"
tribes taking your fish(.) (F)irstly, they will not be able to
to see them(.) (O)nly you can see the fish(,) and because the Kantilla tribe took your food and treated you so badly
food(.) (T)hey will always be hungry. (Make a line space here, and start a new paragraph for the conclusion)
win(.) (I)t may seem that they do, but they will always
Comment Written 06-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2014
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Sonali, You are so kind to me - I have copied your edits so I can make changes to the story. I do so appreciate your time and wisdom. I wish more folks would review properly! Your snow must be a devil to climb through! We have been watching the weather reports on the US and Canada. Lots of Love, Kay XXX
Comment from Alan K Pease
Another excellent tribal Australia story putting a real human face on the Brinjal; their enemies honour needed. I wish I had a sixth star to celebrate your writing
My sonnet has been rewritten as it should have been when I prematurely posted it. Had some help from Marillion. Great man and poet. Take a look and say what you think. Best wishes Aussie - Alan
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2014
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Another excellent tribal Australia story putting a real human face on the Brinjal; their enemies honour needed. I wish I had a sixth star to celebrate your writing
My sonnet has been rewritten as it should have been when I prematurely posted it. Had some help from Marillion. Great man and poet. Take a look and say what you think. Best wishes Aussie - Alan
Comment Written 06-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2014
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Hello Alan, Thanks for reading, glad you like it. I did update my comments on your sonnet. Have a good day, blessings, Kay XX.
Comment from jmdg1954
That is one huge fish in that photo. I enjoyed reading this legend regarding the good tribe and the tribe taking advantage of its good Gracie's. in the end, they got what they deserved.
The story kept my interest from the start... John
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2014
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That is one huge fish in that photo. I enjoyed reading this legend regarding the good tribe and the tribe taking advantage of its good Gracie's. in the end, they got what they deserved.
The story kept my interest from the start... John
Comment Written 06-Feb-2014
reply by the author on 06-Feb-2014
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Hello John Boy, Glad you enjoyed the story - oh, yes, the fish is huge and such sweet meat. Thanks for reading my friend. :-) Kay.
