Topic 2: Australian Aboriginal Beliefs and Spiritualities - The Dreaming Flashcards
What is the Dreaming?
The core of Aboriginal spirituality. It underpins all belief, knowledge and practices in Aborginal communities. The Dreaming is the Aborginal Australian’s view of creation and the past, present and future.
What are sacred sites?
Places within the universe that have significance to Aboriginal culture or where events occured in the Dreaming.
Why might a place be a sacred site?
It could be a burial ground, ceremonial ground, birthing cave, etc)
Give examples of landscapes that could be sacred sites
Hills
Rocks
Waterholes
Trees
In what ways can the Dreaming be expressed?
Song
Dance
Art
Ritual
Kinship
Story
Why do Aboriginal peoples use symbols in their art?
Preserves their culture and tradition and gives the ability to tell Dreaming stories.
What types of art are common in Aboriginal culture?
Body art, painting, tree carving, rock art, bark paiting, dot painting, funeray poles.
How many different Aboriginal languages are there?
Over 700
