Episode of Series “A Dreamtime story”.
A young boy, learning to hunt is told never to harm the green frog. In answer to his question why, he is told the story of a young boy of the Dreamtime who had no respect for nature. When the monsoon did not come one year he threatened to kill the green frog, bringer of the monsoon, if she did not send the rain. In revenge she sent her children, thunder and lightning to kill him, but he meets with Tiddalik the giant frog, which causes further complications … Narrated by Belzah Lowah.
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ACMI Identifier
303816
Language
English
Subject categories
Aboriginal Australia → Aboriginal Australians - Legends
Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Aboriginal Australians - Legends
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)