Exploring Aboriginal Mythology: The Enigma of the Goober Creature

In a recent video from the YouTube channel "Where's My Yowie," Jamie explores an old science journal article from the "Science of Man and Journal of the Royal Anthropological Society of Australasia" published on July 21, 1900. The article, titled "Myths of the Burra Garang Tribe" by Emma Field Picton, delves into the fascinating mythology and superstitions of the Burra Garang tribe, who inhabited the country from Parramatta to Penrith, Maji Tambora, Bathurst, Goulburn, Marulan, Bang Bang, Pitton, and Camden. The Burra Garang tribe had a unique language, with "Gara guga" meaning "no" and "u e" meaning "yes." They also had specific names for various geographical features, such as Maru Inn, which means "a mountain standing alone," and Maru rang, a scrubby mountain not far from Maria in what is now known as Mount Kulong. One of the most intriguing aspects of the Burra Garang tribe's mythology is their belief in Goober, a wild, hairy man with feet turned backward and a 30-foot-long tail. Goober is believed to live among the mountains and grab passersby. Another supernatural being in their mythology is the Thu Wang gong, a spirit with enormous wings who extinguishes campfires, kills people, and eats their livers. These two creatures are considered the devil's scouts, and the Burra Garang tribe believed that they killed their devil, Yuan Burr, 200 years ago at Tambora, which they call the Thumb Burr Warring. After death, the spirits of the Burra Garang tribe cross the sea and meet their friends in heaven. Jamie from "Where's My Yowie" expresses his admiration for the Aboriginal origin stories and mythology, finding them fascinating and full of interesting details. As Bigfoot enthusiasts, we can appreciate the similarities between the Burra Garang tribe's mythology and the stories and legends surrounding Bigfoot or Sasquatch. If you're interested in learning more about the Burra Garang tribe's mythology and the fascinating creatures they believed in, be sure to check out the video from "Where's My Yowie" and explore the science journal article for yourself. The exploration of other cultures' mythologies and beliefs can provide valuable insights and help us better understand our own fascination with Bigfoot and other cryptids.