June 2017 - Dreamtime

Steve O.

Following a short piece on the psaltery, Steve talked about how the south wind brings the spring

Cath

Brought a story from the Inuit Dreamtime of how the blind son dived three times to regain his sight and later defeated the wicked stepmother.

Steve L

Told the aboriginal story how Wiamba met Gugu, how stealing wives causes war, how the protective shield became the turtle's shell, and how fish became slippery .

Elaine

Reminded us of the story of John Chapman, the pedlar of Swaffam, and the dreams in relation to London Bridge.

Roy

Read some of his own poetry relating to dreams.

Roslyn

Told how dreams are an unseen part of life, and how tobacco smoke laden prayers could lead to a God given instant harvest and an Indian summer.

Sheila

Recounted the story of the Rainbow Serpent, the spirit of the sky.

Steve O

Young and foolish in 1976 Steve met the little people possibly in a dream. They will keep their promise if ever he can play the whistle perfectly.

Peter

Recounted the story of how the animals worked together to defeat the weather leading to the appearance of the Sun Goddess and why the Australian Magpies sing their lovely song. Click Madrigal Magpie to hear the song.