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Birrangulu
Goddess of fertility in Australian Aboriginal mythology From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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In Gamilaraay mythology, Birrangulu (‘face like an axe handle’, from birra ‘axe handle’ and ngulu ‘forehead’)[1] or Birrahgnooloo is a fertility spirit[citation needed] who would send floods if properly asked.[2] She is said to have had a long thin face.[1]
Birrangulu is one of two wives of Baiame,[1][3] with whom she is the mother of Daramulum.[citation needed]
In the Guwamu language, Birrangula, is a name of the Creator.[1]
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