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In my quest for dragon myth and legend, Dragon Collectibles has looked at the creation myths of the indigenous people of Australia.

 

The Aboriginal creation myths tell of a Rainbow Serpent.  The many re-telling of the myth make references calling this a dragon figure, the “Rainbow Dragon.”  While I’m not convinced this is a dragon figure, the story is worth telling.  You can make your own judgment.

 

The indigenous people of Australia believe the Rainbow Serpent or Rainbow Dragon figure is the source of all life.  It plays a very important role in the spiritual beliefs of the Aboriginal people.  The myth can be traced back as far as 6000 years.  In rock art found throughout Australia and the oral narrations that still occur today.

 

It is believed to have made tracks through the land, creating the rivers, waterholes and other landscape features.  It is believed to live deep within the waterholes.  Also deep within the ocean, causing the waves as it moves.  Holding emphasis on the preciousness of water to the cycle of life.

 

All the accounts I could find with the exception of one call this dragon figure a serpent.  The one account that differed was a group of Australian archeologists who came to the conclusion the myths refer to an ancient gill fish.  As we know, many a dragon figure are serpentine in appearance.  Many other myths have a serpent spirit (with and without limbs) called dragon.  I do like the sound of Rainbow Dragon.  After all, a rainbow colored dragon glass art piece could be cool.  Even better, an iridescent dragon glass piece from rainbow colored glass.  Anyway, I’m off topic, you decide, dragon figure or serpent?  Leave a comment here at Dragon Collectibles.