The aboriginal legend of how fire came under man’s control, illustrated by aboriginal cave painting. The musical background was recorded in Arnhem Land by Professor Elkin. The story is that at first only one man could make fire, and jealously guarded it. However, by a trick Wirritt Wirritt (an ancestral hero) stole the secret for all men’s use. Narrated by Ray Barrett.
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ACMI Identifier
323134
Language
English
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Legends
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Aboriginal Australians - Legends
Crafts & Visual Arts → Rock paintings
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
16mm film; Preservation Print (Section 5)
16mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)
16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)