Dreamtime
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Aboriginal Australian religious concept
creation belief system
mythological cosmology
spiritual tradition
Dreamtime is the foundational spiritual, cultural, and creation belief system of many Australian Aboriginal peoples, explaining the origins and structure of the world and their ancestral laws.
Statements (52)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Aboriginal Australian religious concept
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creation belief system ⓘ mythological cosmology ⓘ spiritual tradition ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs |
Dreaming
NERFINISHED
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The Dreaming NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Aboriginal rock art
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Dreaming tracks ⓘ body painting ⓘ initiation ceremonies ⓘ sacred geography ⓘ songlines ⓘ |
| centralTo | many Australian Aboriginal peoples ⓘ |
| describes |
ancestral laws
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creation of human beings ⓘ creation of landscapes ⓘ creation of plants and animals ⓘ origins of the world ⓘ relationships between people, land, and animals ⓘ structure of the world ⓘ |
| hasAspect |
art and symbolism
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cosmology ⓘ ethics ⓘ kinship system ⓘ land tenure ⓘ law ⓘ oral tradition ⓘ ritual practice ⓘ |
| hasDomain |
Australian Aboriginal culture
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Australian Aboriginal spirituality ⓘ |
| influences |
Aboriginal art
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Aboriginal dance ⓘ Aboriginal music ⓘ Aboriginal storytelling ⓘ |
| involves |
Ancestral Beings
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ceremonies ⓘ creation stories ⓘ law and custom ⓘ rituals ⓘ sacred sites ⓘ songlines ⓘ totemic relationships ⓘ |
| teaches |
proper behavior
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responsibilities to kin ⓘ responsibilities to land ⓘ social obligations ⓘ |
| timeConcept |
eternal present
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non-linear time ⓘ |
| transmittedBy |
dance
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oral storytelling ⓘ song ⓘ visual art ⓘ |
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