Birrangulu

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]

References

1. Ash, Giacon & Lissarrague 2003, p. 41.
2. Langloh-Parker, K. (1905). The Euahlayi Tribe: A Study of Aboriginal Life in Australia. London: Archibald Constable and Company, Ltd. pp. 7–8.
3. Fuller, Norris & Trudgett 2013, p. 12.

• Ash, Anna; Giacon, John & Lissarrague, Amanda, eds. (2003). Gamilaraay, Yuwaalaraay & Yuuwaalayaay Dictionary. Alice Springs, N.T.: IAD Press. ISBN 1-86465-051-6.
• Fuller, Robert S.; Norris, Ray P. & Trudgett, Michelle (1 November 2013). "The Astronomy of the Kamilaroi People and their Neighbours". p. 12. arXiv:1311.0076 [physics.hist-ph].