Nature of the Dreaming

Question 1

What is the dreaming?

Answer 1

The spiritual aspect of Aboriginal relgion that encapsulates both the spiritual and physical dimesions, giving meaning to all aspects of life.

Question 2

Origins of the Universe

Answer 2

How we came into the world, through the actions of spiritual anscestral beings and creation of the physical world.

Question 3

Sacred Sites

Answer 3

connected with different events in the Dreaming. Physical land through which The Dreaming is lived and communicated.

Question 4

Stories of The Dreaming

Answer 4

Is a life long process which is revealed through many aspects of Aboriginal societies such as kinship, song, dance, art, ritual, and story.

Question 5

Symbolism and Art

Answer 5

Communicates The Dreaming, through sacred objects, sacred paintings, and sacred sites.

Question 6

esoteric

Answer 6

Intended for or likely to be understood by only a small number of people with a specialized knowledge or interest.

Question 7

How is The Dreaming Diverse

Answer 7

highly developed, deeply religous, closely assiociated with nature and land.