The
Flinders Ranges was renowneds for its supply of Red ochre which was
considered to be very sacred as it represented the life blood of the
spirit ancestors. Many groups had dreaming trails that led to this
supply of ochre.
Dreaming trails were journeys that re enacted the travels of the Ancestors.
Along these trails, sites both sacred and non-sacred could be found
where the individual could communicate to the ancestors. By communicating
with the ancestors, |
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individual was able to renew his or her strength. Many dreaming stories
disclosed information on the whereabouts of precious resources like
red ochre and certain minerals. There were rules to be observed when
other groups passed each other on the Dreaming trails. For example,
the visiting group was required to send messengers ahead to declare
the groups intentions. If this was not done then an ambush would occur
which sometimes led to the death of |
