Wisdom from the Earth: The Living Legacy of the Aboriginal Dreamtime

This analysis of aspects of Australian Aboriginal culture explores a number of Dreamtime myths, songlines, ceremonies and spiritual practices. Discusses topics such as kinship, totems, women's and men's business and the role of rituals in daily life. Lavishly illustrated. Includes an introduction giving an overview of Aboriginal history, references, a bibliography and an index. Voight is the author of 'New Visions New Perspectives' and co-author of 'Fire and Shadow: Spirituality in Contemporary Australian Art'. Drury is a publishing director and author of over 40 books, including ' The Elements of Shamanism' and 'Images in Contemporary Australian Painting'.