Australian Aboriginal Religion
TraditionVarious indigenous
FoundedAncient Australia
FollowersVaries
Script/LanguageOral tradition
About Australian Aboriginal Religion
The spiritual traditions of the Aboriginal peoples of Australia, among the oldest continuous cultures in the world. The Dreaming describes ancestral beings who shaped the land and laid down law. Sacred knowledge is passed on through song, dance, and art tied to specific places. Uluru is among the best known sacred sites.
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